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Passover 101: History, Rituals & More

Seder plate What is the story of Passover? What does the word Pesach mean? What is a seder? Find answers to these and many other questions about this holiday in our Passover FAQs.

Use the Interactive Seder Plate to learn the names and symbolism of each of the items, and get a printout to share.

Learn the history behind the melodies of the four questions, and hear them sung in Mah Nishtanah Tunes for Passover by Cantor Alane Katzew.

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Recipes
  • RJ magazine: Cinnamon & Orange-Blossom Seders
    Recipes by Tina Wasserman: Algerian Fish Terrine; Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Quinoa "Couscous"; Tunisian Guizadas
  • RJ magazine: The Wine Lover's Passover Meal
    Recipes by Tina Wasserman: Traditional Charoset, Texas-Style; Beef Borscht with Wine; Nirvana Chicken; Braised Lamb Shanks in Orange-Merlot Sauce; Poached Salmon in a Court Bouillon; Asparagus with Orange Dill Sauce; Sabayon
  • Matzah Recipes
    Matzah Cheese Lasagna, Brie en Matzah Croûte, Horseradish Salmon en Matzah Croûte, Matzah Pizza and more!
  • Passover Recipes
    Enjoy creating Fruit Matzah Kugel, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Greek Charoset,and Apple Cake for your seder table!

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PassoverPassover is among the most celebrated of all Jewish holidays, and we want to know how you do it. Share your stories or recipes, accompanied by a photo and they’ll be posted to a special Facebook album on the URJ Facebook page.

Tina Wasserman, author of Entree to Judaism, demonstrates how to make a Passover Linzer Torte. Find this recipe and others from Tina on the URJ Books & Music website.

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