Why do we eat gefilte fish on Passover

To avoid sorting on Shabbat, when separating bones from fish is prohibited.

Who are the 'children' we mention at the Seder?

Wise, wicked, simple, and one who does know how to ask.

In medieval Europe, what was the most pressing problem that Jews faced around Passover?

Blood libel - Jews used the blood of Christian children to bake matzah

When did the Jewish people leave Egypt?

Mid-afternoon, when everyone could see.

What do the 4 cups of wine symbolize?

God's liberation - redeem, save, take you out, bring you

Why do we eat 3 Matzot?

To represent the 3 castes of Jews ( Kohen, Levi, Yisrael)

What does the final day of Passover celebrate?

The arrival of the Israelites to the Red Sea

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Weinstein Seder 2025

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1
Why do we eat gefilte fish on Passover
It symbolizes the parting of the Red Sea.
To avoid sorting on Shabbat, when separating bones from fish is prohibited.
It was easy to hide from Egyptian taskmasters
It was the only food that didn’t rise like chametz
2
Who are the 'children' we mention at the Seder?
Artistic, serious, liberal, and conversationalist.
Billy Crystal, Jerry Seinfeld, Rodney Dangerfield, Seth Rogan
Wise, wicked, simple, and one who does know how to ask.
Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses
3
Some Sephardi Jews mimic the lashings received by Jewish slaves by swatting their table-mates with which edible plant?
Scallions
Celery
Kale
Carrots
4
In medieval Europe, what was the most pressing problem that Jews faced around Passover?
Blood libel - Jews used the blood of Christian children to bake matzah
There was no problem, they celebrated Passover just fine
It was illegal for them to celebrate any Jewish holiday
They lived in the ghettos, making it hard to hold a proper Seder
5
When did the Jewish people leave Egypt?
Early in the morning, before anyone was awake
When Pharaoh finally forced them out.
Mid-afternoon, when everyone could see.
In the middle of the night like bandits
6
What do the 4 cups of wine symbolize?
Four types of joy: Joy, Gladness, Happiness, Ecstasy
The four mothers: Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, Leah
God's liberation - redeem, save, take you out, bring you
The four children in the Haggadah
7
The observance of Passover lasts for how many days?
7 or 8 days
5 or 6 days
9 or 10 days
1 or 2 days
8
According to the Torah, how many times did Moses refuse to lead the Israelites out of Egypt
8
3
5
6
9
Why do we eat 3 Matzot?
Because three is a number of strength.
Representing the 3 kinds of humility.
To represent the 3 castes of Jews ( Kohen, Levi, Yisrael)
Because that's the amount that you need to feel satisfied.
10
Which American president died during Passover?
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
11
How many times do some people spill wine according to the Haggadah (book)?
16
10
4
18
12
Which biblical figure is invited to the Passover Seder?
Elijah
My cousin Vinnie
Pharoh
Moses
13
Who are Moses' brother and sister
Aaron and Miriam
Donny and Marie
Jacob and Miriam
Aaron and Rachel
14
Who is the most important figure in Passover?
Moses
Aaron
Ezekiel
Pharaoh
15
Which city hosts the world's largest Passover Seder every year? 1500 people!
Kathmandu
Stockholm
Jerusalem
Los Angeles
16
How did God appear to Moses the first time they met?
A burning bush
A goat
In a smoking jacket
As two tablets
17
True or false: Matzah was originally thick and soft
True
False
18
What does the final day of Passover celebrate?
The arrival of the Messiah
The Jewish New Year
The final day of constapation
The arrival of the Israelites to the Red Sea

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