Passover
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Passover today ….and tomorrow
I understand that the story of Pesach (Passover) is a story of redemption. It is also the ultimate demonstration of HaShem’s (G-d’s) committment to the patriachs and their decendents. Please explain the future significance of the commandment to “keep the…
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Selling Chametz Online
How do you become my agent without any physical exchange taking place? You are not offering me something of your own (as is customary when this is done in person). An agent can be appointed verbally. I am not selling…
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Pesach and Chag HaMatzot
When did Pesach and Chag Matzoht become seperate? Did the Sanhindrin ordain it. When I read the Tanahk I only see Passover as the Sacrifice being slaughtered on the 14th between the evenings (bane haereveem) or in the afternoon just…
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Yeast in Wine
I’m am very interested in the Passover celebration. However, I’m confused with the “Wine”. How did the Jewish forefathers remove yeast from the wine so that it would be kosher for the passover? Or, did they not drink wine during…
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Passover – in a nutshell
What all does the Passover holiday entail? A friend of mine is Jewish and I want to be respectful of the holiday and would like to know how best to do that. The most fundamental aspect of the holiday is…
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The 8 days of Passover
Why is passover celebrated for 8 days? I’m sure you’ve noticed that the Torah itself mandates only seven days for Passover (perhaps allowing for a whole cycle of this-worldly affairs found in a week to be affected by the heightened…
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Passover rites
Can you explain the rites/passages/tradtions for each day of passover? Are these traditions laid out in the bible? Or are they handed dwon from generation-to generation? Thanks. The Torah includes many commandments for Jews concerning Pesach (Passover). The key commands…
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Questions on Passover
We all know the typical answer that the reason we ask questions at the seder is to keep the kids interested, but if that is the reason then why do adults ask each other questions on Passover when there are…
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Cleaning for Passover
We want to do Passover this year now that we are into our new home. What do I need to do to prepare. I know I have to do a “spring Cleaning” on the whole house… what is involved? Thank…