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- Fermented bread can not be eaten during Passover
- Reading of The Four Questions for Passover
- The [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afikomen afikomen], a piece of matzah is hidden at the beginning of Passover Seder and eaten after the meal
- Often the story of the four brothers are told
- The four brothers are: Wise, Wicked, Simple and Young
- Reading of Exodus
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Passover Traditions mark the eight days which annually commemorate the Jews liberation and exodus from Egypt to Israel. Christians also observe the day in remembrance of the tenth plague that God sent unto Egypt. A traditional Passover includes two nights of Seders which include special meals and reciting of certain text.
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Global Passover Traditions
- Afghanistan: One tradition includes "gently whipping themselves with scallions as a symbol of the Egyptian slavedrivers' whips used against the Israelites". Queens, New York has the largest population of Afghan JewsHuffington Post: Top 5 Passover Traditions (April 8, 2009)
- Poland: On the seventh day of Passover, Hasidic Jews reenact the crossing of the Red Sea by pouring water on their living room floor. As they walk through the water, they speak the names of the towns they would pass in the crossingHuffington Post: Top 5 Passover Traditions (April 8, 2009)
- India: Some members of the Cochin community believe that if a Jewish woman must be perfect in her Passover preparation during the 100 days before the actual seder, otherwise, the lives of her family would be in danger.Huffington Post: Top 5 Passover Traditions (April 8, 2009)
- Gibraltar: A tradition of this British colony is for Jews to "mix the dust of bricks into their charoset dish, a symbol of the mortar used to hold together the brick walls the Jews built in Egypt, according to Hillel"Huffington Post: Top 5 Passover Traditions (April 8, 2009)
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Passover Traditions News
- iVillage: Passover traditions: A Brief History
- Huffington Post: Top 5 Passover Traditions (April 8, 2009)
- Martha's Vineyard: Passover Traditions (April 2, 2009)
- San Francisco Chronicle: Not Your Grandma's Passover (April 16, 2008)
- FJC: Passover Traditions Reawakened in West Siberia (April 17, 2008)
- The Morning Call: Passover Cookbooks Depart For Hip New Realms (April 16, 2008)
- Vimeo: Passover Traditions (Time: 1:26)
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Passover Traditions Questions
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When is Passover 2009? 2 AnswersAh- The confusion of Jewish Holidays. Passover starts at sundown on Wednesday, April 8th. the first Seder will be that night. Many calendars will show Ap... read more -
How did the tradition of the Pittsburgh Steelers Terrible Towel begin? 1 AnswerThe Terrible Towel started as a gimmick prior to a playoff game in 1975. They wanted something lightweight and that everyone would already have one of. The an... read more -
What's the best place to have a traditional Christmas dinner in new york city? 1 AnswerI'm a big fan of Manhattan and there are so many places to go! Traditional meals are all over the city...try to avoid "hotel" meals and try a great non-chain re... read more -
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Passover Traditions Blogs and Commentaries
- The Jewish Journal: Israelis Build New Traditions at L.A. Seders (April 18, 2008)
- Reuters: Israeli Orthodox Jews Angered over Passover Ruling (April 17, 2008)
- Ohio.com: Family Traditions Dictate Choices at Passover Seder (April 16, 2008)
- Jewish Magazine: Customs and Traditions of Passover
- Happy Passover: Passover Traditions - Pesach customs - Passover Rituals
- Knoxville News: Passover traditions in Jewish households...
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