If you have the first kind, then carry on. The Questions are usually asked by the youngest person at the table. There is a sweet tune that the four questions is sung in when they are done in Hebrew, and if the kids at the table know it, then do that.
If not, English is fine. Or maybe the whole table sings the Hebrew together. You guys decide. First line: The telling of the story of Passover is framed as a discussion with questions and answers. Last line: Why is it that on all other nights we eat either sitting or reclining, but on this night we eat in a reclining position?
Last line: We praise God, Spirit of the Universe, who commands us to wash our hands…. Because traditionally, HaMotzi is recited at the start of every meal, so this one is not different. Then we recite a special blessing to fulfill the commandment to eat matzah on Passover.
First line: Raise the matzah and recite two blessings: the regular bread blessing and then one specifically mentioning the mitzvah of eating matzah at Passover. We say this short blessing after we all get some bitter herbs aka: horseradish, on our matzah. The bitter herbs symbolize the bitterness of the slavery our ancestors endured. Last line: Blessed are You, Spirit of the Universe, who commands us to eat bitter herbs…. Hillel, a first century rabbi, made this up. Back in the olden days, they also added lamb meat to the sandwich because what do you know?
There was lamb meat handy since they had just sacrificed a Passover lamb. Thank goodness. For those who went to Jewish camp, benching aka Grace after the meal is a terrific throwback to fun times. The tune is catchy and uplifting. Last line: May the source of peace grant peace to us, to the Jewish people, and to the entire world. This section is about the cup of wine set on the table for Elijah and the cup of water for Miriam. I mean, really, you get to open the door into the night and wait for a ghost to come drink wine!
The cup of water for Miriam is to remember her bravery from the time when Moses was a baby and she saved him, until she was the one who motivated everyone to dance and sing once they made it across the sea.
According to legend, Elijah will return right before the messiah and the world will be at peace. Elijah must not be watching CNN, or otherwise he would get here faster! First line: We now refill our wine glasses one last time and open the front door to invite the prophet, Elijah to join our Seder. Last line: For the sake of our righteous women were our ancestors redeemed from Egypt.
Or, you can think of this metaphorically and Jerusalem in your heart can be your place of peace. First line: Our Seder is over, according to Jewish tradition and law. Why make an account and save your favorite JewBelong stuff? Make an account, keep the readings there.
Easy peasy. Kiddush Blessing Over The Wine -Author Unknown Kiddush, the traditional blessing over the wine, is said as we fill the first of four cups of wine. Four Questions -Author Unknown There are two kinds of kids: ones who love reciting The Four Questions and those who break into a cold sweat at the mere thought of it.
Maror The Bitter Herb -Author Unknown We say this short blessing after we all get some bitter herbs aka: horseradish, on our matzah. Elijah's Cup -Author Unknown This section is about the cup of wine set on the table for Elijah and the cup of water for Miriam. Sign up for eternal bliss and inner peace. JK, but we will send you fabulous emails once in awhile. Woohoo, thanks for signing up! More than a religious holiday, Lent is a period of penitential preparation for Easter in the Christian church, according to Britannica.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later, the night before Easter. With red meat being one of the most popular choices to sacrifice for food, fish-based dishes are usually the to-go menu choices for guests who observe Lent. According to History. Additionally, as with most holidays, traditional dishes are enjoyed. The seasonal Passover menu includes lean and tender brisket, roasted Cornish game hen, baked salmon fillet, herb-roasted half chicken, including matzo ball soup, gelfite fish chopped liver, a potato pancake, carrot tzimmes, and macaroons.
For those dining in, a glass of kosher wine and coffee or tea are also available. Classic matzo ball and chicken soups can also be purchased by the quart.
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