Hebrew words for Passover
- Maamin
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Here we continue exploring the Jewish and biblical holiday of Passover. Pessach, also known as the Feast of the Exodus from Egypt, is one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar. During the week of pessach, Jewish communities around the world participate in various traditions and customs, such as the Seder.
Whether you're already familiar with Passover or just beginning to explore this festival, these words will definitely help you gain insight into the rich history and significance of this holiday. Let's dive into the world of Hebrew words and discover this wonderful holiday, Passover, together!
Memory game with Hebrew words for Shavuot
Before we look at the words, we'd like to introduce you to our new memory game for these words. This game explains the words from the list. So, no matter how old you are, you can practice the words and learn them so well that you'll never forget them again!
This set of cards is perfect as a Passover gift. Why not surprise someone with this set? Now for the list:
List of 16 words about Passover
These are 16 Hebrew terms related to Passover. Most appear in the Torah, and some have evolved over time. Why? You'll learn more in another blog post on this website. How many of these words do you already know?
German | Hebrew transliteration | Hebrew |
|---|---|---|
unleavened bread | matzah | מַצָּה |
narrative | haggadah | הַגָּדָה |
Seder plate | ka'arat ha'seder | קַעֲרַת הַסֵּדֶר |
bitter herbs | maror | מָרוֹר |
roast leg of lamb | sro'a | זְרוֹעַ |
Fruit puree with nuts | charosset | חֲרֽוֹסֶת |
egg | beytsah | בֵּיצָה |
horseradish | chaseret | חֲזֶרֶת |
Cup of Elijah | kos eliyahu | כּוֹס אֵלִיָּהוּ |
green herbs | karpas | כַּרְפַּס |
Order for Passover | seder pessach | סֵדֶר פֶּסַח |
4 cups | arba'a kossot | אַרְבָּעָה כּוֹסוֹת |
the Sea of Reeds | yam suf | יַם סוּף |
afikoman | afikoman | אֲפִיקוֹמָן |
the 10 plagues | esser hamakot | עֶשֶׂר הַמַּכּוֹת |
soured | chametz | חָמֵץ |
What do these terms mean, and what do they have to do with the biblical festival of Passover? Find out in this memory game!
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