Passover Basics
This is the reason the holiday is called “Passover.”
What is God passing over the homes of the Israelites during the tenth plague
This bitter item reminds us of the harshness of slavery.
What is maror
He led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Who is Moses
Children search for this hidden piece of matzah during the Seder.
What is the afikoman
This flat bread symbolizes the Israelites’ quick escape from Egypt.
What is matzah
This type of food, made from grain that rises, is forbidden on Passover.
What is chametz
This bone represents the ancient Passover sacrifice
What is the shank bone (zeroa)
This is the number of plagues sent upon Egypt.
What is ten
Families traditionally open this for Elijah the Prophet
What is the door
This special cup symbolizes hope for future redemption.
What is Elijah’s cup
This book guides the order of the Seder.
What is the Haggadah
This sweet mixture symbolizes the mortar used by Israelite slaves.
What is charoset
This sea famously split to allow the Israelites to escape.
What is the Red Sea
This is the number of questions in the Four Questions
What is four
This famous Passover song expresses gratitude for each miracle.
What is “Dayenu”
This is the number of days Passover is celebrated in the Diaspora.
What is eight
Some families add this fruit to the Seder plate to symbolize inclusion.
What is an orange
This bread‑like food didn’t have time to rise before the Israelites fled.
What is matzah
This Hebrew phrase is the name of the Four Questions
What is “Mah Nishtanah”
This is the central theme of the Passover holiday.
What is freedom
These are the promises represented by the Four Cups of Wine. Name any one.
What are freedom, deliverance, redemption, or praise
This green vegetable is dipped in salt water to represent tears
What is karpas
This plague brought complete darkness over Egypt
What is the ninth plague
This section of the Seder is where the story of the Exodus is told.
What is Maggid?
This early Seder step involves washing hands to prepare spiritually.
What is Urchatz?