Judaica Knowledge Base

Shabbat, often called the Jewish Sabbath, is the weekly day of rest observed in Jewish tradition. Beginning at sunset on Friday and ending after nightfall on Saturday, Shabbat marks a pause from the … read more

The Afikoman is one of the most anticipated and symbolic elements of the Passover Seder. It is a piece of matzah set aside early in the evening, hidden, and later eaten near the end of the meal. Alth … read more

One of the most familiar moments of the Passover Seder is the recitation of the Four Questions, traditionally asked by the youngest participant at the table. Known in Hebrew as Mah Nishtanah (“ … read more

A Haggadah is the book used to guide the Passover Seder. It contains the text, prayers, songs, and instructions that structure the evening, ensuring that the story of the Exodus from Egypt is retold … 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