Passover

Passover is a major Jewish spring festival, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The ritual observance of this holiday centers around a special home service called the seder (meaning “order”) and a festive meal; the prohibition of chametz (leaven); and the eating of matzah (an unleavened bread). On the fifteenth day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, Jews gather with family and friends in the evening to read from a book called the hagaddah, meaning “telling,” which contains the order of prayers, rituals, readings and songs for the Passover seder. Today, the holiday is a celebration of freedom and family.

• History
• Blessings
• Customs and Rituals
• What to Expect at a Passover Sedar

PASSOVER FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Passover Sedar for Young Children (4-5years)

The seder with its story telling, number significance, role playing and repetition is perfect for preschoolers.

• The Four Questions
• Quiz: Test Your Passover Knowledge
• Quiz: Is This Kosher for Passover?
• The Story of Passover for Children
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PASSOVER FOOD & RECIPES

Kneidlach (Matzah Balls)

This recipe is so old (from my mother) that I can’t bring myself to change the first line that calls for a rotary beater—the kind you crank with your hand while the beaters go around.

• A Guide to Eating on Passover
• Double Coconut Chocolate Macaroons
• Traditional Gefilte Fish
• Bubbe's Famous Brisket
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