Take Our Passover Quiz!
Jewish Passover begins on Saturday evening, March 27. Test your knowledge of Passover trivia with our mini-quiz.
#1. The observance of Passover lasts for how many days?
A. Five or six days
B. Seven or eight days
C. Two or three days
D. Nine or ten days
#2. Who is the most important Biblical figure in Passover?
A. Abraham
B. Ezekiel
C. Moses
D. Elijah
#3. Which Biblical figure is invited to the Passover seder?
A. Abraham
B. Ezekiel
C. Moses
D. Elijah
#4. In which city was the world’s largest matzah ball created in 2010?
A. Jerusalem
B. Athens
C. Kathmandu
D. Tucson
#5. Which city hosts the world’s largest Passover seder every year?
A. New York City
B. Jerusalem
C. Kathmandu
D. Miami
ANSWERS
#1. Answer: B
In Israel and within the Reform movement, Passover is celebrated for seven days; the more traditional Jews celebrate for eight days.
#2. Answer: C
In the Passover story, Moses is regarded as the most important figure. He was the one responsible for leading the enslaved Jews out of Egypt to freedom in Canaan, the land promised to Abraham.
#3. Answer: D
An empty chair is traditionally left at the head of the seder table for the prophet Elijah. An untouched cup of wine is also placed at the table for him. According to Judaic teachings, the prophet Elijah will someday take his place at the table and announce the arrival of the Messiah.
#4. Answer: D
At a 2010 Jewish food festival held in Tucson, Arizona, history was made when the largest matzah ball in the world was created. The gargantuan matzah ball required more than a thousand eggs and reportedly weighed about 488 pounds.
#5. Answer: C
Despite the fact that Nepal is the birthplace of Buddha and the world’s only Hindu kingdom, its capital city annually hosts the largest seder on the planet. The city is such a favored destination for young Israeli backpackers, that the Jewish organization Chabad-Lubavitch began sponsoring the event in 1999. The celebration has grown every year since then, and now attracts thousands of people from all over the world.
Sources:
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Tucson Weekly
Chabad.org