Passover
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The Calendar and the 8 Days of Passover
Why are there 8 days to Passover? Answer: I assume that the question ‘why are there 8 days to Passover’ is asked because the Torah only mentions 7 days. Indeed, in Israel today they keep only 7 days of Passover.…
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Recipe for Matzah
What is the procedure for making unleavened bread? Answer: Thank you for your question. The procedure for making unleavened bread is discussed in great detail in the Kitzur Shulchan Oruch/ Concise Code Of Jewish Law (Chapters 108, 109, and 110).…
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Non-Food Leaven
What is your opinion on removing non food leaven from our homes during Pesach? I have found numerous chemicals which contain leavening agents, under other names. Answer: When we are commanded in the Hebrew Scriptures to remove all “leaven” from…
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Learning How to Learn from the Haggadah
What are some things we can learn from the Passover Haggadah? Answer: The structure of the Haggadah teaches us a very important lesson about the best way to learn and remember things. We begin with questions, and then give answers;…
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Moses and the Haggadah
I have been informed that the name of Moses has been omitted intentionally in the original Haggadah. Is this true? If so, what was the author’s rationale? Answer: Thank you very much for your recent inquiry about the omission of…
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One or Two Passover Seders?
In the Land of Israel, a Seder is only held on the first night of Passover; and outside of the land of Israel, there are two seders — on both the first and second night. Is an Israeli with dual…
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Helping the Poor Enjoy Passover
What is “ma’os chittim” and why do we make this contribution before Passover? Answer: Since God does not want you to enjoy the Passover without helping the poor enjoy it as well, the Rabbis created a custom that Jews should…
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Dipping Twice on Passover Night
Why do we dip twice during the passover seder? Answer: I think that what is bothering you is that we ask this question every year at the Seder as one of the “Four Questions,” but the Haggadah does not seem…
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Rebellion in the Desert
Why is it implied and taught that those who rebelled against Moses and God wanted to return to their former status as slaves in Egypt so they might sit by the fleshpots etc.? These people were brazen enough to challenge…