Judaica Knowledge Base

Preparing a home for Passover is one of the most distinctive parts of the holiday. Unlike many other Jewish festivals, Passover requires physical changes in the home — especially the removal of … read more

Bedikat Chametz is the traditional search for chametz (leavened food) performed on the night before Passover begins. It marks the final step in preparing a Jewish home for the holiday and ensures tha … read more

Chametz refers to certain leavened foods that are prohibited during the holiday of Passover (Pesach). Avoiding chametz is one of the central observances of Passover and shapes many of the holiday&rsq … read more

Matzah is one of the most recognizable symbols of Passover. During the holiday of Pesach, Jews refrain from eating leavened bread and instead eat this simple, flat bread made only from flour and wate … read more