numbers
How many cups of wine (or grape juice) do we drink at the Seder?
4
Who are the four sons we read about in the Haggadah?
the wise
the wicked
the simple
the one who doesn't know how to ask
What unleavened bread is eaten during Passover to remember the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt?
matzah
What symbol, traditionally asked by the youngest child at the Seder, is meant to prompt the retelling of the Passover story?
The Four Questions
How old is Israel?
77 years
How many plagues are there?
10
Who was the leader chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What sweet mixture of fruit, nuts, and wine symbolizes the mortar used by the Israelites in Egypt?
charoset
What symbol, a piece of matzah, is hidden during the Seder and traditionally eaten at the end of the meal?
afikoman
On which date does Passover begin in the Jewish calendar?
What is the 15th of Nisan?
How many days is Passover celebrated for? (In the United States)
8
What was the title of the Egyptian ruler who refused to let the Israelites go?
Pharaoh
What bitter herb is eaten to represent the bitterness of slavery?
maror
What symbolizes the elements of the Israelites' journey, such as the suffering, freedom, and hope for future redemption?
The Seder plate
Which ancient Jewish text details the laws and traditions of Passover?
Mishnah
How many things go on a seder plate?
6
Who was Moses' sister, who watched over him when he was placed in the Nile River?
Miriam
Which vegetable, typically parsley, is dipped in salt water at the beginning of the Seder?
karpas
What is the book used at the Seder that tells the story of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt?
Haggadah
What Hebrew word means "order" and refers to the structure of the Passover Seder?
seder סֵדֶר
How many parts are there to the Seder?
14
Who was Moses' brother and the first High Priest of Israel?
Aaron
What liquid is used for dipping karpas at the beginning of the Seder, symbolizing the tears of the Israelites in slavery?
salt water
What event symbolizes the start of the Jewish people's journey to freedom after years of slavery in Egypt?
Passover
In what year is the Exodus from Egypt traditionally believed to have occurred?
1312 BCE