Passover Card Set - Jewish Concepts for the Little Ones
Shalom dear parents,
Today we would like to introduce you to another exciting way to introduce your little ones to the topic of Passover. We have put together a set of cards with 20 terms that children can use to learn the terms related to Passover in a simple and memorable way.
The Torah calls us to impart knowledge and teach our children. That's why it's important that we as parents support our little ones and explain to them the meaning of Passover. With our card set, you can do just that!
Each card contains a different term related to Passover and the Seder. From traditional foods like matzo to symbolic objects like the Seder plate to concepts like the 4 cups, there are many exciting terms to discover.
Take time to go through the terms together and explain to your little ones what they mean. Encourage them to ask questions and let their curiosity run wild. This interactive method helps children learn through play and remember information more easily.
To make the whole thing even more exciting, you can also play little games with the cards. For example, you can make a memory game where the children have to find pairs of words. Or you can lay out the cards one after the other and let the children tell the story of Passover.
Remember that learning doesn't have to be limited to the Jewish holiday. You can also use the cards on other days to review what you've learned and help your little ones understand what Passover means.
We hope that our Passover card set will help you to introduce your children and siblings to the concepts surrounding this wonderful holiday. You can have fun together and learn about Jewish topics.
The meaning of the terms
The meaning of the terms on the cards is summarized here. Feel free to use these explanations when your children ask about the meaning of the cards.
Charoset : Charoset is a sweet, porridge-like mixture of fruits, nuts and spices. It symbolizes the mortar that the Israelites are said to have used in building Egyptian pyramids. Traditionally, charoset is an essential part of the Seder plate and is eaten during the Passover Seder.
Beitza : The Beitza is a hard-boiled egg on the Seder plate and symbolizes the festival sacrifice that was offered in Jerusalem during the Temple Age. The egg also represents mourning over the destruction of the Temple and the cycle of life.
Chasheret : Chasheret is a bitter herb, most often a piece of romaine lettuce, placed on the Seder plate. It is used as an additional symbol of the bitterness of slavery in Egypt, complementary to the maror.
Kos Elijahu : The "Cup of Elijahu" is a special cup of wine reserved for the prophet Elijah during the Seder. It is believed that Elijah will appear as a bearer of good news, so many families open the door during the Seder to welcome him.
Karpas : Karpas is a piece of vegetable, usually an onion or parsley, that is dipped in salt water and eaten at the beginning of the Seder. The salt water symbolizes the tears of the Israelites under Egyptian slavery.
Matza : Matza, or unleavened bread, is one of the central symbols of Passover. It recalls the haste with which the Israelites had to leave Egypt without allowing time for their bread to leaven.
Haggadah : The Haggadah is the book read during the Seder. It contains the narrative of the Exodus from Egypt, blessings, songs, and instructions for conducting the Seder.
Ka'arat ha'seder : The Seder plate on which the symbolic foods of the Passover Seder are arranged. Each of the six traditional foods on the plate has a special meaning connected to the story of Passover.
Maror : Maror are bitter herbs, usually horseradish, placed on the Seder plate to commemorate the bitterness of slavery the Israelites endured in Egypt.
Sro'a : The sro'a is a roasted bone on the Seder plate that represents the Passover sacrifice that the Israelites ate on the night of their exodus from Egypt.
Chametz : Chametz refers to any food containing leavened grain products that must be avoided during Passover. This commemorates the hasty departure from Egypt, which left no time for the bread to leaven.
Par'o : A central figure in the Passover story is Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt who held the Israelites in bondage before they were freed.
Ewed : Ewed means "slave" in Hebrew. This term underlines the heavy burden and difficult conditions under which the Israelites lived in Egypt.
Yetziat Mitzraim : "The Exodus from Egypt" is the central event of Passover, in which the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt, a key moment in their collective identity and faith history.
Moshe : Moshe, better known as Moses, is a central figure in Judaism. He is considered the prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. His story is especially relevant during Passover, as it commemorates the liberation and exodus from Egypt.
Seder Pesach : The Seder Pesach is a ritual meal held on the first night of Passover to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt. During the Seder, six symbolic foods are served that commemorate the suffering and final deliverance of the Israelites. In addition, the Haggadah is read, which tells the story of Passover.
Arba'a Kossot : The "Four Cups of Wine" are a central part of the Seder. Each cup represents one of the four expressions of redemption described in the Torah. They symbolize spiritual liberation and the joy of the Jewish people's redemption from Egypt.
Jam Suf : Jam Suf, often translated as Red Sea, is known from the story of the Exodus from Egypt, in which the Israelites flee through the sea, which miraculously parts. This event represents one of the greatest moments in the salvation of the people.
Afikoman : The afikoman is a piece of matzo that is hidden during the Seder meal and later searched for by the children. It must be eaten before midnight and symbolizes the Passover sacrifice that was offered in the times of the Temple in Jerusalem. The afikoman keeps the tradition alive and involves the younger generation in the celebration.
Makot : The Makot, the ten plagues, are divine punishments brought upon Egypt to force the release of the Israelites. Each plague, from blood to frogs to the killing of the firstborn, is recounted during the Seder meal to remind us of G-d's power and intervention.
Chag Pesach Sameach!