Ask the Orthodox Rabbi: Passover
An orthodox rabbi answers questions about the Jewish holiday of Passover (Pesach).
Covering the Matzah
What is the significance of covering and uncovering of the matza during the Seder?
What is the significance of covering and uncovering of the matza during the Seder?
Eating Lamb on Passover Night
Is it permitted to eat lamb on for the Passover Seder outside of Jerusalem?
Is it permitted to eat lamb on for the Passover Seder outside of Jerusalem?
Eight Days
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why Passover is observed for 8 days.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why Passover is observed for 8 days.
Elijah's Role at the Seder
What is the role of Elijah in the Passover sedar.
What is the role of Elijah in the Passover sedar.
Four Cups of Wine - Origin
At what historical point can it be identified that the four cups of wine were a part of the Passover meal?
At what historical point can it be identified that the four cups of wine were a part of the Passover meal?
Four Cups of Wine
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the meaning of the four cups of wine taken during the meal of Seder.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the meaning of the four cups of wine taken during the meal of Seder.
Kosher for Passover
What food is not kosher for Passover and why?
What food is not kosher for Passover and why?
Not Eating Chametz before the Seder
What is the reasoning behind the rule that you cannot eat non-kosher for Passover foods after a certain time on the day of the Passover Seder?
What is the reasoning behind the rule that you cannot eat non-kosher for Passover foods after a certain time on the day of the Passover Seder?
Red Sea or Sea of Reeds
Did the Israelites cross the Red Sea or the Sea of Reeds during their exodus from Egypt?
Did the Israelites cross the Red Sea or the Sea of Reeds during their exodus from Egypt?
Seder - Origin of Afikomen
What is the origin of the afikomen eaten at the end of the Passover seder?
What is the origin of the afikomen eaten at the end of the Passover seder?