passover Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is Passover?
Passover (Pesach) is an important festival in the Hebrew calendar that commemorates the night God ‘passed over’ the children of Israel during their escape from slavery in Egypt.
When does Passover take place?
Passover takes place during the month of Nisan, usually falling in March or April.
What is the tradition at the beginning of the Passover feast?
The youngest person asks their parents, ‘Why is this night different from all others?’
What do they eat instead of normal bread during Passover?
They eat matzot, which is flat unleavened bread, to remind them of their haste during the escape from Egypt.
What do bitter herbs symbolize during Passover?
Bitter herbs remind them of the bitterness of their years of slavery in Egypt.
Why do they lean or recline at the table during Passover?
They lean because, in Egypt, only the free could lean while slaves had to stand.
What is poured for Elijah during Passover?
A fifth cup of wine is poured for Elijah, a prophet believed to never have died.
What is the Afikoman?
The Afikoman is a piece of matzot that is hidden during the meal for children to find or taken by children to exchange for presents or sweets.
What does Passover teach about religion?
Passover teaches that religious stories look back to the past but are meant to give hope for the future.
How do Jewish people view the Exodus?
They view the Exodus as their date of birth as a people, marking a significant moment in their history.
