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Pesach by the Numbers
100

What did Hebrews put on their doorposts to prevent the deaths of their firstborn sons?

Lamb's Blood

100

How do you say “Passover” in Hebrew?

Pesach

100

In what river was Moses found as a baby?

The Nile River

100

Who asks the four questions at a Seder?

The youngest person present

100

How many plagues were there in Egypt?

10

200

Which Biblical figure is invited to the Passover Seder?

Elijah

200

Passover takes place on what date in the Hebrew calendar?

The 15th of Nisan

200

What is customarily said at the end of a Seder?

"Next year in Jerusalem!"

200

Who is the main character/most important person in the Passover story?

Moses

200

How many glasses of wine are served?

4

300

Moses led the Hebrews to which “promised land?

Canaan

300

If you can’t celebrate Passover, when is Second Passover in the Hebrew calendar?

The 14th of Iyar

300

Every year, which city hosts the largest Passover Seder?

Kathmandu, Nepal

300

Which U.S. President was the first to host a Passover Seder at the White House?

Barack Obama

300

How long does the counting of the Omer last?

49 Days

400

The retelling of what Biblical story takes place at a Seder?

The Exodus

400

“Seder” means what in Hebrew?

Order or ritual

400

To date, the world’s largest matzo ball was made where?

Tuscon, Arizona

400

In 1970, Arthur Waskow introduced a Freedom Seder in honor of whom?

Martin Luther King, Jr

400

The Israelites are believed to have been enslaved for how long?

400 Years

500

The retelling of the Exodus is called this

Maggid

500

What is the Hebrew name for Egypt?

Mitzraim

500

Where was the first matzo-making factory located?

Cincinnati, Ohio

500

What were the names of Moses’ birth parents?

Amram and Yocheved

500

What 3 foods make a Hillel sandwich?

Matzo, maror, Charoset