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Why do Jews search for the afikomen?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Although the answer is surprising, it is true. The Gemara Pesachim talks about putting out nuts for the children in order so that they should stay up and ask "Why is this night different from other nights?". The hiding of the Afikomen is for the same reason, to keep the children awake.

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