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The intensive cleaning, which may take a week or more, that can be found in progress in most Jewish homes prior to Passover is intended to ensure that the home is entirely free of any traces of chametz - that is, any food liable to contravene the Talmudic definition of the Five Grains (wheat, spelt, barley, oats and rye) which must be avoided during the holiday. Not only are we forbidden to eat them, we must also not benefit from them in any way or even own them. The punishment for doing so is karet, spiritual excision.
Although the hunt for chametz is the main reason, people also use the event as an opportunity to give their home a really good spring cleaning and will usually clean places such as the corners of ceilings where chametz is not present too.
Some Jews, in keeping with older tradition, make sure that there is literally no chametz in the home. In modern times, it has become common to designate a set-aside room or cupboard into which the chametz is placed before being sold to a rabbi who will then sell it on to a gentile. Ownership then reverts to the homeowner following the holiday.
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What would a Jewish family do to prepare for passover?
They have to shop for Kosher for Passover foods and clean their homes of ALL regular bread and bread products.
What do you do on spring?
Many people spring clean
What do you do on Spring Break?
Many people spring clean
Are oysters clean or unclean for Jewish people?
UNclean
What is the connection between yeast and Christianity?
Very little, it is the Jewish faith that is concerned with yeast (or leaven). For passover the Jewish people must clean their houses of all chametz (leavened products) are removed and make their bread without any. The only connection with Christianity is that the communion wafer (following on from the bread that Christ shared with his disciples at the last supper) is usually unleavened - this is because Christ was a Jew and the bread he shared was unleavened passover bread.
Why do people spring clean in February?
Perhaps with Spring approaching, the changing of weather etc... it's a good time to do this.
How did people celebrate passover in the past?
In the past, people celebrated Passover by gathering for a special meal known as the Seder, where they retold the story of the Exodus from Egypt. Families would clean their homes of any leavened products, reflecting the haste of the Israelites' departure. Traditional foods like matzah, bitter herbs, and charoset were served to symbolize various aspects of the Jewish experience during slavery and freedom. The celebration often included prayers, songs, and rituals passed down through generations.
Where do Jewish people pray in privte?
Anywhere that is clean, and preferably quiet. We don't pray in front of pictures or where immodestly dressed people are visible.
How can you clean your laptop for Passover?
You can vacuum the keyboard and wipe down the rest of the laptop with a computer safe cleanser.
How do you prepare a Passover Seder meal?
Jews prepare for Pesach (Passover) by cleaning the home and removing all leavening (bread, cakes, cookies, pasta, and some other things). Kosher-for-Passover foods are bought, including unleavened bread called Matzoh.
What actors and actresses appeared in Spring Clean - 2011?
The cast of Spring Clean - 2011 includes: Denys Gaskill as Delia Jones Louis Mattey as Raymond Jones
What are the release dates for The Doctors - 2008 Spring Clean Your Body - 3.124?
The Doctors - 2008 Spring Clean Your Body - 3.124 was released on: USA: 4 April 2011
