Passover Story
Who was the Egyptian ruler in the story?
Pharaoh
What is the Hebrew word for Passover?
Pesach (pay-saak)
When does the Seder meal take place during Passover?
The first night of Passover.
Why do we eat Matzah instead of bread at Passover?
It represents the notion that the Jewish people had to flee Egypt so quickly that their bread couldn't rise.
What is the Hebrew word for the traditional meal served at Passover?
Seder (say-dr)
Why do we only eat bitter herbs?
It reminds us of the bitterness of slavery.
What does G-d do when Moses demands his people be set free and the Pharaoh refuses?
He causes plagues.
What is the Hebrew word for the "dessert" matzah?
Akikomen
Who is responsible for asking the 4 questions (Ma Nishtana)?
The youngest child.
What do we celebrate every year at Passover?
We celebrate the freedom of the Jewish people from the Pharaoh.
What is the apple dish that reminds us of the mortar and brick mixture used by the Israelite slaves to build in ancient Egypt?
Charoset (kha-roe-set)
What are 4 of the 7 symbolic foods served on the Seder plate?
Matzah, Charoset, Beitzah (egg), Zeroa, Chazeret, Maror, and Salt Water
Who found baby Moses floating down the river and where do they take him?
Pharaoh's daughter, Batya. She takes him to the palace to be raised.
What does the Hebrew word Daiyenu (dye-ay-noo) mean?
It would have been enough.
What is the special book called that tells the order of the Seder?
Haggadah