April 13 – Passover Begins

Passover Begins Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE PASSOVER STEP-BY-STEP

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As the sun begins to set on Passover eve, Jewish families around the world come together to celebrate the holiday’s beginning. Passover is a time to remember the exodus from Egypt and the liberation from slavery. The mood of the holiday is one of gratitude and reflection, as families retell the story of the Israelites’ journey to freedom. They gather around the seder plate, filled with symbolic foods, and recite prayers and readings that have been passed down through generations. From the bitter herbs to the matzah, each element of the seder tells a story of their history and perseverance. The beginning of Passover marks not only a historic event, but a time to honor tradition and family.  he holiday typically begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, which usually falls in March or April. Passover is steeped in tradition, with families coming together to share meals of matzo and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the exodus through the reading of the Haggadah. It’s a time for reflection, remembrance, and renewal, and a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Jewish people.

HISTORY OF PASSOVER

Passover is a significant and richly symbolic holiday in Judaism that commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. With its roots dating back to roughly 1300 BCE.  Passover is one of the oldest and most significant Jewish holidays.  It commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and the beginning of their journey towards the promised land.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE PASSOVER

  1. Host a Seder Meal: Follow the traditional Passover Seder with symbolic foods and readings from the Haggadah.
  2. Prepare Charoset: Make a sweet mixture of fruits and nuts to symbolize the mortar used by Hebrew slaves in Egypt.
  3. Search for the Afikoman: Hide a piece of matzah for the children to find after the Seder.
  4. Create a Matzah Cover: Decorate a cloth to cover the matzah during the Seder, using fabric markers or embroidery.
  5. Tell the Story of Exodus: Read or act out the story of the Israelites’ escape from Egypt with family members.
  6. Host a Virtual Seder: Include distant friends or family in your Passover celebration using video chat.
  7. Sing Passover Songs: Learn traditional songs like “Dayenu” and sing them during the Seder.
  8. Bake Matzah: Make homemade matzah as a fun family activity.
  9. Make a Ten Plagues Craft: Create visual representations of the ten plagues using craft materials.
  10. Hold a Matzah Tasting: Taste different kinds of matzah and rank them based on flavor and texture.
  11. Create a Seder Plate: Paint or decorate a special plate to hold the symbolic foods of the Seder.
  12. Watch a Passover Movie: Watch a film that explores themes of Passover, like “The Prince of Egypt.”
  13. Host a Matzah Sandwich Competition: Challenge friends or family to create the most creative matzah sandwich.
  14. Decorate the Table with Themed Centerpieces: Use flowers, candles, and symbolic items to enhance your Passover Seder table.
  15. Write Passover-Themed Poems: Compose poetry inspired by the story of the Exodus or themes of freedom and hope.
  16. Make Miriam’s Cup: Decorate a special cup to honor Miriam’s role in the Exodus story, and fill it with water during the Seder.
  17. Organize a Passover Story Scavenger Hunt: Hide objects around the house related to the Exodus story and have kids find them.
  18. Bake Flourless Desserts: Experiment with recipes for flourless cakes or cookies, following Passover dietary restrictions.
  19. Host a Seder Cooking Class: Teach friends or family how to make traditional Passover dishes like matzah ball soup or brisket.
  20. Design Personalized Haggadahs: Create custom booklets with prayers, stories, and reflections for the Seder.
  21. Play Passover Trivia: Write trivia questions about the history and traditions of Passover and challenge friends and family.
  22. Make Matzah Art: Use broken pieces of matzah and other craft materials to create collages or mosaics.
  23. Read Books about Passover: Choose age-appropriate books to help children learn more about the holiday.
  24. Decorate Kiddush Cups: Paint or decorate special wine cups for use during Passover.
  25. Plan a Freedom-Themed Discussion: Lead a discussion on what freedom means today, connecting it to the themes of Passover.

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