Where does Jewish prayer come from?
The type of Jewish prayer that may stand out the most is tefilla, also commonly discussed with the Yiddish word ‘daven’, is the sort of prayer one does in a synagogue, three times daily. This is laid out in a siddur (prayer book) with each time of day Shacharit, Mincha, and Maariv / Aravit, or […]
8 Thought-Provoking Questions for Your Seder
Questions to Inspire Discussion at the Seder Table Some people find that going through the Haggadah leaves all the talking for the leader. Print this out and get your friends, children, and relatives talking Torah with these questions. None of these have only 1 answer. Some answers have been provided at the end. […]
Biblical Origins of the Passover Seder
Having a sense for how the Haggadah came to be will give a richer, more thoughtful experience at the Seder table. After all, between the numerous different steps and readings from the Haggadah, it might start to feel completely random without knowing the origins. Even if you’ve been reading the Haggadah every Passover of your […]
Can You Eat off the Seder Plate?
What to Eat, and Not to Eat, on the Seder Plate Anyone who has been at the Passover Seder knows that the food items—for the most part—are not only symbolic, but also to be ingested. This means that the significance of each item is both stated during the Seder, as well as tasted. The […]
