The Story of Passover
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Objective
I can analyze the historical and cultural significance of Passover and the importance of retelling the story every year.
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Key concepts
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Passover, or Pesach, is a holiday that commemorates the Biblical story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
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The Seder is a ritual feast on the first night of Passover where the story of the Israelites’ salvation from slavery is retold through prayers, songs, and food.
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Charoset, a sweet mixture symbolizing the mortar used by Hebrew slaves, sometimes contains brick dust in Gibraltar to more literally represent the clay.
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Practice
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Explain the significance of eating matza during Passover.
Describe two ways that Passover Seder traditions differ among Jewish communities around the world, and explain the historical or symbolic significance of each difference.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe two ways that Passover Seders around the world can differ, and explain how these differences reflect the diverse cultural experiences of Jewish communities.”
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