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Why do Jews of Syrian ancestry break the matzah in the shape of the Hebrew letters dalet and vav?
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∙ 6y ago
If this was a custom, it has died out. As of 2017, there are less than 18 Jews living in Syria, all of them quite elderly. Their only synagogue was burned down on March 31, 2013.
Jews of Syrian ancestry mainly live in Israel and the USA (a total of about 200,000 people), and do not follow this custom.
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The above Answer does not address the Question. The dalet and vav, in their total numerical value, represent the ten plagues.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf this was a custom, it has died out. As of 2013, there are less than 22 Jews living in Syra, all of them quite elderly. Their only synagogue was burned down on March 31, 2013.
Jews of Syrian ancestry mainly live in Israel, and do not follow this custom.
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∙ 6y agoSee the Related Link for your answer. The dalet and vav represent the ten Plagues. Link: Reason for the custom
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How do you write matzah in Hebrew?
That is actually Yiddish. The Hebrew word is meshuga and is pronounced meh-shoo-GAH. It is written משוגע
What is the significance of the Hebrew Word Matzot?
Matzah (plural is Matzot) is the Hebrew word for unleavened bread and is eaten by Jews during the festival of Passover.
Is the word matzah of Egyptian origin?
No, it is an Early Hebrew root, as shown in these links: Etymology of matzahEtymology (2)
Is matzo balls have gluten?
Most matzah is made from wheat, so most matzah has gluten, and most matzah balls are made from commonplace matzah meal. Gluten-free oat matzah is available. if you make your matzah meal from oat matzah, and then make your matzah balls from oat matzah, then they will be gluten free.
What do you do with leftover matzah?
you should make a matzah ball soup.
What does the Jewish food matza mean?
Matzah (מצה) is the Hebrew word for Jewish unleavened bread made with plain flour and water, and is associated with the Passover feast because it lacks the leaven that should not be eaten or present in the house during that time.
What is the Hebrew word for unleavened?
There is no Hebrew word for unleavened. You would just describe it as×©× ×¢×©×” ללא שמרים או חומר מתסיס אחר However, there is a Hebrew word for a certain kind of unleavened bread eaten on Passsover. It's called Matzah (מצה)
What is the name unleavened bread at passover?
The name of this bread is matzah
What is the official name for Passover?
The Hebrew name is "Pesach" it is also sometimes known as "Chag HaAviv" - the festival of spring, "Chag HaMatzot" - the festival of matzah, and "Z'Man Cherutenu" - the time of our freedom Hope it helps
Did ancient israellites eat matzah?
Matzah originated during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, so yes, they did eat it.
Can I use flat matzah instead of matzah farfel?
That depends upon if you're asking about a recipe or about eating matzah as part of the Torah-command. In recipes, you'll just have to experiment, though in principle the answer is Yes. Break up the flat matzah, and in effect you now have farfel. For the Torah-command of eating matzah itself, flat matzahs should be used, except for someone who is not able to eat it that way.
Can you feed hamsters matzah Matzah is a traditional jewish food eaten around passover all it is is wheat and water?
yes
