Passover Traditions
During the Seder, we drink four cups of this to remember freedom.
What is wine (or grape juice)?
This prophet led the Jewish people out of Egypt.
Who is Moses?
This son of Jacob was thrown by his brothers into a pit. He later became the Pharoah’s advisor because of his ability to interpret dreams.
Who is Joseph?
Before leaving Egypt, the Israelites put lamb’s blood on their doors so this would “pass over” their homes.
What is the final plague / the death of the firstborn?
These two Makom Teachers have been teaching at SAJ longer than all of the other teachers.
Who are Ophir and Zeke?
What is an orange?
This sister of Moses sang the Song of the Sea, leading the Israelites in song and dance. She is one of 5 women in Tanakh who is named as a prophet.
Who is Miriam?
These two things were created by God on Day 5.
What are fish and birds?
This is the name of Moses' brother who helped Moses speak to Pharaoh since Moses had a speech impediment.
Before KPOP Demon Hunters took the scene, this hit movie musical was the theme for the SAJ Purim Shpiel in 2025.
What is Wicked?
Who is Elijah?
This prophet was swallowed by a big fish. (Hint: we read about him on Yom Kippur afternoon).
Who is Jonah?
This patriarch negotiated with God to try to stop the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. He also almost sacrificed his son on top of a mountain (oops...)
Who is Abraham?
This second plague is written in the singular, tzifardea, in the Torah. Rabbi Moses Maimonides (1135-1204, Spain/Egypt) thought that meant God sent a singular giant one of these rather than several small ones.
What is frog/frogs?
This daughter of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan was the recipient of the first Bat Mitzvah in the United States.
Who is Judith Kaplan?
This book, read at the Seder, tells the story of leaving Egypt.
What is the haggadah?
This prophet talked about poverty and economic and social inequality. He is the prophet who said, "let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream."
Who is Amos?
This person got tricked by his brother into giving up his birthright for a bowl of lentils.
Who is Esau?
This body of water split so the Israelites could escape, then closed on the Egyptians.
What is the Red Sea or Sea of Reeds?
Often featured at Kiddush lunch, Salat Beitzim is the hebrew term of this dish.
What is egg salad?
This step of the seder refers to when we dip parsley into salt water. What a yummy appetizer!
What is karpas?
This prophet spoke about peace and prophesized about a day when the "wolf shall lie down with the lamb."
He also told the people, "Wash yourselves clean; Put your evil doings away from My sight. Cease to do evil; Learn to do good."
Who is Isaiah?
This animal tried to stop the Moabite messenger Balaam from cursing the Israelites. God opens this creature's mouth so she can speak.
What is a donkey?
This is the name of Moses' wife. Her name means "little bird" in Hebrew.
What is Tzipporah?
This often played, but rarely enjoyed game is a staple of any class Ari is teaching.
What is Guess the Thing?