Judaica Knowledge Base

Yachatz is one of the early steps in the Passover Seder. During this moment, the middle of three matzot placed on the Seder table is broken in two. One half is returned to the stack, and the larger h … 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

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

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

Passover, known in Hebrew as Pesach, is one of the most foundational holidays in Jewish life. It marks the moment when the Jewish people were freed from slavery in ancient Egypt and became a nation g … read more