Q.1.
A special prayer is said on the first day of the Passover festival. What is asked for in this prayer?

A special prayer is said on the first day of the Passover holiday. It is the prayer for dew where people pray for dew to fall in the summer months.

Q.2.
For how many days is the Passover observed?

In Israel, Passover is celebrated for seven days. However, there is an eight-day celebration by the more traditional Jews. The holiday is also called Pesach in Hebrew.

Q.3.
What is the name of the special prayer recited on the first day of the Passover festival?

Tefillah Tal is a special prayer is said on the first day of the Passover festival. It is the prayer for dew ('Tal' in Hebrew).

Q.4.
One of the greatest events in a religious text has mentioned this holiday. Which religious text is this?

The Hebrew Bible contains the reference of the story related to the Passover holiday. Passover Seder is said to have been served during the Last Supper.

Q.5.
The karpas is one of the six foods on a Seder plate. In which liquid are they dipped?

The karpas is one of the six foods on a Seder plate. They are dipped in saltwater which is said to represent the tears of the Israelite slaves.

Q.6.
The world's largest matzah ball was created in which city in 2010?

The country that serves as a host to the world’s largest Passover Seder is Nepal. The world's largest matzah ball was created in 2010 in Nepal.

Q.7.
The arrival of the Israelites to the Red Sea is celebrated on which day of the Passover festival?

It is believed that Moses parted the Red Sea for the Israelites to cross over. In remembrance of this great event, candles are lit on the last day of the Passover festival.

Q.8.
What is the other name for the Passover holiday?

The Passover holiday is also known as Pesach. In Israel, Passover is celebrated for seven days. However, there is an eight-day celebration by the more traditional Jews.

Q.9.
Name the most important figure in the Passover?

Moses is said to have led the Jewish slaves in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land, also known as Canaan. He is therefore regarded as the most important figure in Passover.

Q.10.
During the Seder evening, according to the tradition, how many times do we wash our hands?

Ceremonial hand washing is performed after the blessing over the wine and right before saying the blessing over the matzah. That makes it twice during the Seder evening.