One of the most important holidays in Judaism is Passover.It commemorates the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt and is celebrated annually in March or April depending on the dates in the Hebrew calendar.The main themes of the seder are freedom, redemption and thankfulness.If you want to celebrate Passover as someone new to Jewish customs, you should prepare properly and follow the right customs when you attend the Passover meal.If you cannot attend the traditional meal, you can celebrate Passover with movies or books.
Step 1: Please mark the date for Passover.
It lasts for eight days.The month of Nissan in the Hebrew calendar begins at sundown in early spring.When Nissan occurs in the Hebrew calendar, the start date of Passover will change.The exact dates for Passover can be found in a Hebrew calendar.Ask the host of the Passover celebration for the exact dates of Passover.
Step 2: Take some time off from work.
There are two parts to Passover.The last two days of Passover are considered holidays because there is no work to be done.Driving, writing, and using electrical devices are included.Feel free to check with a rabbinic authority if you need to cook or carry items outdoors.During the middle four days of Passover, almost all forms of work are allowed.It can be difficult to not work during the first two days of Passover.Save any work you need to do for the middle four days of Passover so you don't break tradition.
Step 3: Get rid of all leavened products.
chametz should be removed before the beginning of Passover.The unleavened bread was eaten by the Israelites when they left Egypt.It's part of the Passover tradition to avoid eating or drinking wheat products.Prepare for Passover by cleaning your home.This means any of the wheat, oats, or spelt products.You need to remove any bread, cake, cookies, cereal, pizza, pasta, and alcoholic beverages.Baking powder and baking soda are not included.Chametz is a representation of egotism and the flowering period of a plant.It is important to get rid of chametz in order to celebrate Passover.
Step 4: Take care of your home.
Cleaning the home is a key part of Passover.From room to room, do a thorough cleaning of your home.Dust, mop, sweep, and wipe all the surfaces in your home.The weeks leading to Passover are spent cleaning the home.
Step 5: For Passover, do not eat forbidden foods.
During Passover, you can't eat certain non-kosher meats such as pork, shellfish, lobster, shrimp, crab, rabbit, and swordfish without fins or scales.You can't eat products made with these ingredients.It is tradition to not eat meat in combination with dairy during Passover, as well as during the year, in accordance with regular Jewish laws.Do not have cheese, butter, or cream sauce on beef or chicken.During Passover, fish and eggs can be served with dairy or meat.When shopping for Passover foods, look for the labels that say "Kosher For Passover", "May be used" and "All year round."
Step 6: The seder plate needs to be put together.
The first night of Passover is when the seder, a festive meal, is held.The seder plate is a central part of Passover.There are six symbolic foods, plus three pieces of matzah which will be placed on a separate plate.The Bitter Herbs are one of the symbolic foods.parsley, green onion, or celery can also be used.There is a Paste or Charoset.The mortar used by the slaves to build the pyramids is represented in this sweet mixture.A mixture of apples, nuts and wine is what it is.There are a lot of recipes online.The vegetable.A boiled potato is a root vegetable.This shows the labor of the slaves.The bone.This is a lamb or goat that is sacrificed during Passover.There is an egg.The offering made in the days of the Temple used to symbolize a hard-boiled egg.The lettuce.The bitter herbs symbolize the bitterness of slavery.
Step 7: Obtain a copy of the Haggadah.
The procedures and story of Passover for the seder will be contained in this book.There is a guide for how to perform the seder.The Haggadah can be found in English.The Order of the Seder can be heard online.
Step 8: Say the name of the Kiddush.
In honor of Passover, this blessing is said over wine.Say the Kiddush blessing and drink the first cup of wine.You can pour the second cup of wine, but not drink it yet.
Step 9: You must wash your hands.
Don't wash your hands with a blessing.This will be used to prepare for the eating of the Karpas.
Step 10: Go eat the Karpas.
parsley is a vegetable.You can eat the vegetable by dipping it in the saltwater.The vegetable symbolizes the beginnings of the Jewish people.The tears shed due to slavery can be seen in the salt water.
Step 11: Break bread.
The middle of the table is known as "yachatz".The smaller part should be returned to the pile.The larger part will be returned to the pile.
Step 12: Say the name of the object.
The story of the Jews from Egypt is told in the Passover story.The youngest child should ask the four traditional questions and drink the second cup of wine.What has changed this night, from all the other nights?On this night, we only eat matzah and chametz.What has changed from the other nights?We eat a lot of vegetables on this night, maror?What has changed from the other nights?On this night, we dip vegetables twice.What has changed from the other nights?We eat either sitting or reclining on all other nights.On this night, we all recline.A blessing is said over the second cup of wine and then the cup is drunk.
Step 13: You must wash your hands.
It's time to include a blessing.This will be used to prepare for the matzah.
Step 14: Say the name of the dog.
The traditional blessing for eating bread is over the matzos.
Step 15: You should eat the Matzo.
If you want to get the blessing for eating matzah, eat a small portion.
Step 16: Don't eat the Maror.
Eat the bitter herbs.The Charoset is where these can be dipped.
Step 17: You should eat the Koreich.
You can make a sandwich with matzah, bitter herbs and charoset.Eat this.
Step 18: Set the table.
The big dinner is here.If you don't include leavening, you can eat whatever you want, but Jewish classics like gefilte fish, matzah soup ball, and brisket are the most common.
Step 19: The afikoman can be found and eaten.
When the afikoman is set aside earlier in the meal, it is to be eaten as a dessert.Children will steal it earlier in the meal and hide it for the adults to take with them.Adults can hide the afikoman.Children can be paid to find and return candy or toys.
Step 20: There is a person who is welcomed by the name of Elijah (Bareich).
You should drink the third cup of wine after the meal.After pouring the fourth cup of wine for the prophet, open the door of the home to let him in.
Step 21: The Hallel is what to say.
Allow the fourth cup of wine to be blessed and drink it.
Step 22: The evening should be concluded.
Say goodbye to the seder with wishes for the next year, songs, stories, or expressions of affection and faith.
Step 23: There are Passover movies that you can watch.
You can watch movies with your family.It can serve to remind everyone that the holiday is important.The purpose of Passover and the history of the Jewish people can be discussed.The Prince of Egypt is a film that is fun for children but also good for adults because of its acting and music.The Ten Commandments is a good movie to watch.This will appeal to both the young and old.The Devil's Arithmetic is a modern movie that your family will enjoy.In this film, a young Jewish girl who is tired of celebrating Passover is magically transported back in time to a Nazi concentration camp.She learns the meaning of struggle, the importance of remembering, and the value of family and heritage.
Step 24: Songs for Passover.
You can sing Passover songs with your family or friends.A good traditional song for the whole family is Dayenu, which is upbeat and great for singing as a group.There are lots of great songs for young kids in the Passover film made by Shalom Sesame.Listen to The Ein Prat Fountainheads "Dayenu, Coming Home" or The Maccabeats "Les Misérables, A Passover Story" for fun takes on modern songs.
Step 25: Crafts for Passover.
There are a number of crafts you can make with children which will get them involved with and excited about the holiday, as well as allowing them to feel necessary and helpful.A matzo house can be made.This can be done in the same way as making a gingerbread house.The kids will love building the matzo house with chocolate and caramel.Do not use any candy that is not kosher for Passover.You can make a seder plate.Kids can make and decorate a plate and bowls for the seder plate.This is a good Passover activity for children of all ages.An afikomen bag is what you should make.A custom bag can be made for the afikoman.Your kids can decorate a basic bag with drawings, baubles, or any images related to Passover.