Pesach Story
Who was the leader chosen by Hashem to lead the Jewish people out of Egypt?
Moshe
What event does Pesach commemorate?
The Exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.
What are we prohibited from eating or owning on Pesach?
Chametz
Why do we eat matzah on Pesach instead of bread?
Because the Jewish people didn't have time to wait for their bread to rise.
What is the King of Egypt’s favorite side dish?
Farro
What was the name of the ruler of Egypt when the Jewish people were slaves?
Paroh
What unleavened bread is traditionally eaten during Pesach?
Matzah
What are the 5 mitzvot we do at the Seder?
1. Drink 4 Cups
2. Story of Yetzias Mitzrayim
3. Matzah
4. Marror
5. Hallel
Which Seder plate item represents the Korban offered in the days of the Bet HaMikdash?
Z'roa (shank bone)
Why is Matzah called Poor Man's Bread?
Because there is no Bread-winner over Pesach!
What did the Jews in Mitzrayim use to mark their doors to be passed over during the final plague?
The blood of a lamb
For how many days is Pesach observed?
Eight outside of Israel; Seven in the Land of Israel
What foods are prohibited for Ashkenazi Jews but not Sefardi Jews
Kitniyot (such as legumes, rice)
Why do we have charoset?
To remind us of the cement used by the Jewish people in Egypt
Why did everyone call the Matzah lazy?
because it didn't rise
What was the name of Moshe's brother who helped him confront Paroh?
Aharon
When does Pesach start (Hebrew date)?
The 15th of Nissan
What three items are traditionally used for Bedikas Chametz?
A candle (or flashlight), wooden spoon and feather
What does the word Seder mean?
Order
What did one Matzah say to the other Matzah? (many possible answers!)
1. You crack me up
2. SShhhhhhh....let me snooze for 18 minutes
3. Help! I crumble under pressure
Name the Ten Plagues.
Blood (דָּם)
Frogs (צְּפַרדֵיעַ)
Lice (כִּנִּים)
Wild Beasts (עָרוֹב)
Cattle Disease (דֶּבֶר)
Boils (שְׁחִין)
Hail (בָּרָד)
Locusts (אַרְבֶּה)
Darkness (חֹשֶךְ)
Death of the Firstborn (מַכַּת בְּכוֹרוֹת)
What is another (Hebrew) name for Pesach?
Z'man Cheiruteinu (Time of our freedom)
Chag Ha'aviv
Chag Ha'Matzot
According to Rabban Gamliel, what three things must be discussed to fulfil the obligation of telling the story at the Seder?
Pesach (Korban Pesach), Matzah (unleavened bread), Maror (bitter herb)
What is the length of time it takes for dough to become chametz?
Eighteen minutes
They say you have to bake Matzah in under 18 minutes, but I'm so fast that I can do it in....
unleaven (11)