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In addition, four cups of wine are drunk throughout the Seder.
The wine symbolizes the four stages of redemption that the Israelites experienced.
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The mood also lightens as the Seder progresses.
However, you’ll never find challah or any other bread made with yeast on the table.
Instead, Jews consume matzah, a flat, cracker-like unleavened bread.
What is Passover?
Passover (or Pesach) celebrates when the Jews were freed from Egyptian slavery.
In the Bible, God visited 10 plagues on the Egyptians, while “passing over” Jewish households.
When is Passover?
Because Passover changes according to the Jewish lunar calendar, it’s on a different date every year.
It’s usually celebrated in March or April.
It’s celebrated on the 15th day of Nisan, which is usually a full moon.
When does Passover start and end?
Passover usually lasts for seven days, though some celebrate for eight.
Why is Passover several days long?
How do I send Passover greetings?
What is afikomen?
To help keep kids entertained during the Seder ceremony, a small piece of matzah is hidden.
The lucky child who finds it gets a small gift.
What should I bring as a Seder guest?
Wine, which is part of the celebration, is a lovely gesture.
