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What do the four glasses of red wine mean at the Passover meal?
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The 'meal' that the question refers to is the 'seder' ... a ceremonial gathering that includes a dinner as one of its fifteen (15) components. A seder is conducted on the first night of Passover by Jews in Israel, and on the first TWO nights of Passover by Jews anywhere else in the world. Its purpose is to fulfil the Torah commandment to recall the Exodus from Egypt by regularly celebrating it and retelling its history. A complete survey of the seder customs reveals that they include several "fours" ... actions or sections of the traditional texts that discuss or occur in sets of four. One example is the blessing and drinking of a cup of wine at four separate points during the seder. One explanation suggested ... there are others ... for the emphasis on the number 'four' during the discussion of the Exodus associates it with the text in Exodus 6 verses 6-7, where Moses receives the promise of redemption in the form of four expressions: "... I shall take you out ...", "... I shall rescue you ...", "... I shall redeem you ...", and "... I shall take you to me ...". Notice that this series of four promises is followed immediately by the additional prophecy, in verse 8, "I shall bring you to the land ... and I shall give it to you ...". A sizable school of thought in Jewish philosophy has always held that since this prophecy certainly ranks in importance with the other four, the complete celebration of the Exodus should rest on sets of five rather than four. However, since the fifth has not occurred yet in the fullest sense, the seder remains based on fours, including the cups of wine. But a close observer at a seder will notice that a fifth cup is poured and set in the center of the seder table, but is never consumed ... at least not until the fifth expression of redemption takes place.
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Is ice cream kosher for Passover?
Most ice cream is not kosher for passover, but you might be able to find ice creamwith a reliable Passover hashgacha (kosher certification for passover). But if it onlyhas a regular year-round kosher symbol, that doesn't by itself mean that it is kosherfor passover.(Note that while it might be possible to find ice cream that is kosher for Passover,you cannot eat it as part of the Passover Seder meal, as ice cream is dairy andthe Seder meal contains meat. The Torah forbids Jews to mix the two.Addendum (by another contributor):My mother used to make ice cream during Passover.
Four letter word starting with ME?
meen,mean,meet,meat,meal
Can you eat chicken on passover?
You can eat meat on Passover - as long as you don't roast it. If it's not at the Seder, you can even roast it! _________ Most people who eat meat tend to eat more meat than usual during Passover. Three is no prohibition against roasting meat during Pesach (Passover) Also, during Shabbat and other holy days there is a tradition of eating at least 2 types of meat during the main meal.
What does it mean when Matzos crackers say not for passover?
It means that you can't eat them during Passover.
What does the Parsley on the Passover meal mean?
Actually, the question is asked incorrectly. It should be, "What does parsley symbolize on Passover?" And the answer is that parsley symbolizes the tears shed by the Israelites when they were slaves, as well as the tears shed by all of us throughout life's difficulties.
What does the idiom four eyes mean?
It means you wear glasses.it is when they count your eyes and the lenses in your glasses. 2+2=4
What does Passover mean to Jewish people?
The holiday of Passover is when we celebrate how HaShem brought us out of slavery in Egypt.
What is the special Purim meal called?
If you mean what is the special Purim FOOD called, it's called a Hamantaschen. It is a German/Yiddish word meaning "Haman's Hat" and is a triangular cookie-like sweet filled with things like prunes and other fruits. They're similar to Polish kolachky if that helps you visualize them. If you mean what is the special meal for PASSOVER, it is called the "Seder".
Can you eat tortilla during passover?
It depends which kind of tortilla we're talking about. If you mean a Mexican tortilla (meaning a soft flatbread made of corn meal or wheat), the answer is no. If you're craving those during Passover, our family makes a Pesadic version by rolling cheese and vegetables up into a carefully soaked matzah. If, however, you meant a Spanish tortilla (meaning an omelet with potatoes and cheese ) then yes! We often make these ourselves during Passover. Chag Sameach
What does saltwater mean in Passover?
It represents the tears of slavery.
What does this mean Worn so that one may see better?
Obiosly GLASSES
Is the word glasses a noun?
No, glasses is not just a noun. Glasses, not matter how you mean it, is a plural noun. If you mean glasses as in drinking glasses then there is more than one. Making it a plural noun. If you are talking about reading glasses, then there are two lenses. Making it also a plural noun.
