Matzah
Why do we eat matzah on Passover?
Because when the Israelites we're leaving Egypt their bread did not have time to rise
Why do we eat bitter herbs on Passover?
To remind us of the bitter times when we were slaves in Egypt
Why do we dip our herbs not once, but twice, in salt water?
To remind us of the tears shed during our time as slaves in Egypt
Why on Passover do we recline in our seats?
To appreciate our freedom
How many plagues did Moses/God bring to Egypt ?
10 Plagues
In which city was the worlds largest Matzo Ball created in 2010?
Jerusalem, Athens, NYC, or Tucson
Tucson, Arizona - Weighing 488 lbs
What do we call Bitter Herbs in Hebrew?
Maror
What do we call the green vegetable, that we dip twice, in Hebrew?
Karpas
Traditionally, should you lean to the right or to the left when reclining?
When reclining, one should lean to the left, eating and drinking with the right hand. Even one who is left-handed should follow this practice.
What role does the youngest person have at the seder?
To lead the Four Questions
When baking Matzah, at what point is it no longer Kosher?
10 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 18 Minutes, or 20 Minutes
18 Minutes
What is commonly used as the bitter herb on our seder plates?
Horse Radish
How much of the Earth's water is salt water?
10%, 55%, 97%, 81%
97% of the Earth's water is salt water - 70% of planet Earth is water, of that water about 3% is freshwater and 1% of that is drinkable water
When was the modern Recliner, later known as the La-Z-Boy Recliner, invented?
1890s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s
The modern recliner was invented in the 1920s.
Some say the very first recliners were invented in Ancient Egypt.
The Afikomen
What do we call bread products that we are not allowed to eat on Passover?
Chametz
Besides "bitter", what other flavors can humans taste?
Name at least three flavors
Sweet, Salty, Sour, Umami
Apples, Walnuts, Wine (Grape Juice), Cinnamon
What is the world record for longest time spent lying down (in a competition)?
5 days, 15 days, 25 days, 50 days
50 days (1200 hours)
Set on October 5, 2023, in Brezna, Montenegro, by Lidija Markovic and Filip Knezevic
What is the special cup of wine in the middle of the Seder table called/Who is it for?
Elijahs Cup/Elijah (Eliahu Hanavi)
What ingredients are needed to make a Hillel Sandwich? (hint: 3 ingredients)
Matzah, Bitter Herbs, & Charoset
Where is most of the worlds Horse Radish grown?
Florida, Illinois, Japan, or Australia
60 to 80% of the worlds Horse Radish is grown in Collinsville, Illinois
When is National Chip and Dip day?
March 23rd, July 15th, August 3rd, or October 19th
National Chip and Dip day is celebrated every year on March 23rd
Where is the world's largest Passover Seder held every year?
New York City, Kathmandu, Jerusalem, Barcelona
Kathmandu, Nepal is home to the world's largest Passover Seder
Name one of Moses' family members
Miriam, Yocheved, Aaron, Tziporah