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Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday commemorating their exodus from Egypt as cited in the Old Testament. This category is about the conceptual significance of Passover which is central to the understanding of Judaism.
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When did Moses free the Hebrews from slavery?
The Exodus from Egypt, described in the Old Testament book of that name, does not appear in any secular history. The book was written several centuries after the purported event. Assuming it actually occurred, it is not possible to determine a date.
What are three plagues in Egypt?
1. Blood (דָ×): Ex. 7:14-25
2. Frogs (צְּפַרְדֵּעַ): Ex. 7:25-8:11
3. Gnats (×›Ö´Ö¼× Ö´Ö¼×™×): Ex. 8:12-15
4. Flies (עָרוֹב): Ex. 8:20-32
5. Pestilence (דֶּבֶר): Ex. 9:1-7
6. Boils (שְ×חִין): Ex. 9:8-12
7. Hail (בָּרָד): Ex. 9:13-35
8. Locusts (×ַרְבֶּה): Ex. 10:1-20
9. Darkness (חוֹשֶך): Ex. 10:21-29
10. Death of the Firstborn (מַכַּת בְּכוֹרוֹת): Ex. 11:1-12:36
What should you do and what should you not do during Passover?
If you wish to observe the traditions of Passover, there is an elaborate formal dinner called a seder, during which there are discussions of the Jewish exodus from Egypt, and there are related songs, and various special foods. The only special prohibition during the Passover holiday is against leavened bread. Bread, or any baked goods, that were made using yeast, to make them rise and become soft and fluffy, are prohibited during this holiday (which officially lasts for 8 days, although normally you would have only one seder, on either the first or second day). Unleavened bread, particularly matzoh, is eaten instead, at this time.
How do you firm up matzoh balls?
Have you tried refrigerating them (for about an hour) before you cook them?
How does matza link to the Passover story?
Jews ate their bread flat because they were in a hurry and had no time to wait for the bread to rise.
How do you pronounce Chag Pesach Same'ach?
Sephardim premounce it pe-sahkh; Ashkenazim pronounce it pey-sahkh. The kh at the end of the word is in the place of a sound that is not in the English dictionary. It is close, but the sound that we do not have in English comes from the throte. It is Pronounced like the CH in Bach.
What are the Easter dates from 2000 - 2010?
Below are the Easter Sunday dates for the years 2000 - 2010.
2000 - April 23
2001 - April 15
2002 - March 31
2003 - April 20
2004 - April 11
2005 - March 27
2006 - April 16
2007 - April 8
2008 - March 23
2009 - April 12
2010 - April 4
Does the Seder Plate plate have a meaning?
Each of the seis items arranged on the plate h the retelling of the story of the exodus from Egypt, which is the focus of this ritual meal. The seventh symbolic item used during the meal - a stack of three matzos - is placed on its own plate on the Seder table. Others place the seder plate on top of the stack of matzos....
To regular people, it is just a plate, but to my mensches, it is a symbol
How do you kosherize ceramic for Passover?
Ceramic dishes, etc cannot be kashered for Passover.
Please see the related link.
What Yiddish expression might you hear at a party before a toast of the seder?
I'm guessing that the question is referring to the word "L'CHAH-yim", exclaimed after any toast and just before taking the drink. The expression is Hebrew, meaning "To Life !" Neither the expression nor the party have anything whatsoever to do with the seder, which is another subject altogether.
What is a proper Passover greeting?
The most usual greeting (by English speakers) would be "good yontif." The word yontif is the Yiddish variation of the original Hebrew yom tov, meaning literally good day, but meaning holiday.
Others say "chag Pesach sameach" which is Hebrew and means "happy Passover."
Curry is just an herb and spice blend used in many recipes. The herbs and spices used in curry are all inherently kosher for Passover, so the only problem would be if the curry is adulterated by adding wheat or flour, or if the curry is prepared using dirty implements. Blended spices (as opposed to pure spices) need to be blended under kosher supervision to be kosher. If you are asking about curried meat dishes, they are only if kosher if the meat itself is kosher, and if the dish does not involve any milk products -- note that many traditional curries do involve milk, cream, ghee or yoghurt. The curry itself, however, is not the source of trouble.
Kitniyot refers to things that might be confused with grains that are problematic during Passover. Wheat, oats, barley, rye and spelt are the problematic grains. Kitniyot grains include rice, dried legumes, and corn. During the Middle ages, the Ashkenazic community gradually adopted rules forbidding eating kitniyot during Passover in order to avoid the possibility that someone might think you were consuming problematic grains. None of the other Jewish communities adopted these rules, and during the period when the kitniyot prohibition was spreading, there was lots of push back from some Ashkenazic rabbis. Today, you will find many Ashkenazic Jews who agree that the prohibition is nonsense, but still avoid kitniyot because it is such an established tradition.
Yes, during the passover season the Cokes labeled "kosher for passover" have different ingredients. The regular coke uses sugar rather than corn syrup and the diet coke uses a specific type of aspartame that has been deemed "kosher for passover"
What is the name of the cracker which the kids look for after dinner during the Passover Seder?
The afikoman. It's a piece of matzah (specially-prepared unleavened flat bread).
A Jewish Seder is celebrating the holiday of Pesah, or Passover. This is when the story of how Moses let us out of Egypt is told. There is probably a Wiki page on Passover.
AnswerThe word 'seder' means 'order'. It refers to the religious service held in the home on the first night of Passover (in Israel) and the first two nights of Passover (outside of Israel). During the seder, the story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt is retold. The religious service includes a celebratory dinner.
When did the Hebrews wander in the desert?
Why did the Angel of death pass over the hebrews houses?
It wasn't the angel of death, it was HaShem, and He passed over any house that had lamb's blood painted on the doorposts.
Passover is an 8 Day holiday (7 days inside Israel or for Reform Jews). On the first and second nights, the family holds a ritual meal called a Seder (סדר) during which they retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
During this ritual, certain symbolic foods are discussed and/or eaten, such as:
- Bitter Herbs (Maror)
- A Roasted Egg (Beitzah)
- A mixture of Apples, nuts, and honey (Haroset)
- A Shank Bone (Zeroa)
- A Green Vegetable (Karpas)
- Unleavened Bread (Matzah)
- Salt Water (Mei Meluakh)
During the remainder of the week, special dietary laws are followed, which prohibit the eating of leavening and most grains, except for Matzah.
Why do Christians not celebrate Passover?
1Cor:5:7: Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passoveris sacrificed for us:
Luke:22:14-20: And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
15: And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
16: For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17: And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
18: For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
19: And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you:this do in remembrance of me.
20: Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
