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Passover Seder

• Every year, an adult member of the seder hides one of the three broken pieces of matzah, called the afikoman. All the children scatter to find it at the end of the meal, with the winner getting a small prize.

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Passover Ecards

If you're looking to send free Passover e-cards, there are a variety of nice websites that you can use.

• 123Greetings.com offers a nice variety of Passover e-cards. They have their selection divided into themes like "Happy Passover," "Family," "Thank You," "Religious" and "Seder." Some of the cards are flash animated while others are more simple. There is an option to add music and their Passover e-cards are free to send.http://www.123greetings.com/events/passover/happy/
• The website Passover-ecards.com offers both "Happy Passover" animated e-cards, wishes for a joyous Seder and cards specifically for family, friends or congregation members. They also offer online Seder inviations. In addition, the site offers e-cards for Purim, Rosh Hashanah and other Jewish holidays. While the selection isn't immense, the cards are totally free to send.http://www.passover-ecards.com/

updated 2010-07-17 18:16:52

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How to Plan for Passover

Passover is a time for families to be together to remember their Jewish ancestry. However, the seder can be long and confusing for children. It is important to incorporate activities that make them feel included in the ritualistic meal. Some ways to include children are:

‘’’The Four Questions’’’ It is traditional for the youngest person attending the seder to recite the four questions during the seder. They can be stated in English, but older children can try reading or saying them in Hebrew as well. To prevent public speaking nerves, work with your child in advance to become familiar with the four questions. In English, the question is repeated four times with four different answers.

The question is: What makes this night different from all [other] nights? The answers are:

1. On all nights we need not dip even once, on this night we do so twice!
2. On all nights we eat chametz or matzah, and on this night only matzah.
3. On all nights we eat any kind of vegetables, and on this night maror!
4. On all nights we eat sitting upright or reclining, and on this night we all recline!

This is the transliteration of the questions in Hebrew:

The Question is: Mah nishtanah halyla hazeh mikol halaylot

1. She'bechol halaylot ain anu matbilin afilu pa'am echat, halyla hazeh shtei pe'amim?
2. She'bechol halaylot anu ochlim chametz o matza, halyla hazeh kulo maztah?
3. She'bechol halaylot anu ochlim she'ar yerakot, halyla hazeh maror?
4. She'bechol halaylot anu ...

updated 2010-07-17 09:37:32

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How to Plan Meals During Passover

Passover is an 8-day holiday with dietary restrictions throughout the entire week. Therefore, plan ahead for the types of foods you can serve to satisfy your family without people feeling deprived from a lack of bread. For example, stock up on fruit and vegetables and keep them on the counter for easy grabbing.

Most larger grocery stores carry kosher for Passover foods. Please note, regular kosher foods are NOT the same as kosher for Passover foods. Special rabbinical societies visit food manufacturers to ensure that kosher for Passover rules are being followed in the manufacturing of Passover foods. http://www.ou.org/kosher/primer.html Most foods are labeled clearly, so check carefully before purchasing.

Easy to find Passover foods include matzah, gefilte fish, matzah meal (used for Passover breads and desserts), “cake” mixes, macaroons and kosher for Passover candies. Canned soups and frozen entries are often available as well. These foods contain no leavening.

Many Jewish households make matzah brei during Passover. It is a breakfast dish. In general, you scramble eggs in butter with broken pieces of matzah. Make sure to add salt, pepper, a large pinch of brown sugar and a small pinch of cinnamon. http://www.happypassover.net/passover-recipes/matzoh-brei.html

Children (and grown-ups!) may enjoy making matzah pizza. Simply add sauce, cheese and favorite toppings and then microwave in 10 second intervals. If you are keeping kosher for Passover, then avoid meat toppings on cheese pizza.

Because Passover restricts leavening, the week is a good ...

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Passover History

The Internet is a great resource for learning about the history of Passover. The following is a list of the most reliable place online for learning Passover history:

• Chabad.org: This website serves as a complete guide to learning about the history of Passover. It features a section on Passover stories that includes both classics and contemporary stories. They offer tutorials on how to celebrate Passover, a study guide related to the history of Passover and even a section called "Passover for Kids."http://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/1667/jewish/Stories.htm
• MyJewishLearning.com: This website has a section titled "Overview: Passover History." Here you'll find the history of Passover broken down into sections including Biblical, Rabbinic, Medieval and Modern. To test your knowledge, theis website also has a "How Much Do You Know About Passover" quiz.http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Jewish_Holidays/Passover/History.shtml
• History.com: This special part of the History Channel's website offers a brief overview of the history of Passover and features a "Seder" section that explains the symbolism and traditions of Seders.http://www.history.com/content/passover<r/ef>

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