Pesach Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is Pesach also called?
Passover
How long does the festival of Pesach last?
Seven or eight days
What does Pesach celebrate?
The Jews’ escape from slavery in Egypt
What is the most important part of the Pesach festival?
The Passover Seder
What is served during the Passover Seder?
Red wine, unleavened bread, and items on the Seder plate
What does the Seder plate typically include?
- A green vegetable, often parsley
- Two bitter herbs, such as horseradish and romaine lettuce
- Charoset (a sweet paste)
- An egg
- A lamb bone
What is the significance of the lamb’s blood during Pesach?
It reminds of the lambs’ blood the Jews smeared on their doorposts to save their children from the final plague
What is the purpose of removing leaven from the home before Pesach?
To recall how the Jews did not have time to let their bread rise when they escaped from Egypt
What do some firstborn males do before Pesach starts?
They fast in thanksgiving for their ancestors’ escape from death
What do the four glasses of wine during the Seder represent?
The four freedoms God promised in Exodus 6:6-7
Fill in the blank: The _______ symbolises new life in the Promised Land.
green vegetable
True or False: The bitter herbs represent the sweetness of freedom.
False
What does the salt water represent during the Seder?
The tears shed in slavery
What does charoset symbolize?
The mortar Jews had to use when slaves, and reminds Jews that life is now sweeter
What is the purpose of hiding some bread during Pesach?
Children hunt for it, and the finder receives a small prize
What historical event does Pesach specifically remember?
The final plague that God sent to Egypt
Explain why Pesach rituals are important for Jewish children.
They teach children about the history of Judaism
What is a contrasting point of view regarding the importance of Pesach rituals?
Pesach rituals might be important for fostering community and family bonds
