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The Shank Bone

A piece of roasted meat represents the lamb that was the special Paschal sacrifice on the eve of the exodus from Egypt, and annually, on the afternoon before Passover, in the Holy Temple . . .

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Posted: Apr 5, 2009

Shankbone

But at what degree and for how long should you roast a shankbone which as no meat on it?

Posted By Anonymous, Pasadena, TX

Posted: Apr 8, 2009

can you use the shank bone of a cow?

Hi was just wondering, Can you use any bone to represent the Passover Lamb? I have been to many cedars and have never been to one that they used a cow bone! Please help me cause when I found out I just froze.

Posted By Mary, weaver, AL

Posted: Apr 17, 2009

RE: Shankbone

Roast the shankbone for a few minutes, over an open fire. The meat can be removed after cooking.

Posted By Rochel Chein for chabad.org

Posted: May 11, 2009

RE:passover meal

the shankbone also represents the outstreched arm of the big G-D!

Posted By Anonymous, paris, france

Posted: Nov 10, 2009

this isnt true

Posted By kyle, warrington, england

Posted: Mar 24, 2010

shankbone

All other items of the seder plate are eaten. Why not the lamb shank?

Posted By ivana, kirkland, wa

Posted: Aug 13, 2010

Information

I have learnt much from this site and it is also interesting reading everybody's comments and their views.

Posted By Brittany, Parramatta, Australia

Posted: Mar 22, 2011

lamb shank is not eaten

it is not eaten because
a) it is inedible
b)it symbolises death because of the dead lamb

Posted By wert

Posted: Mar 28, 2011

EASTER

Why are Jews celebrating a PASCHAL (Easter) sacrifice?

Posted By Anonymous, DC

Posted: Apr 17, 2011

@ Easter

The word Pascal is derived from the Latin Pasca which stems/ is the Latin spelling of the Jewish word for Passover- Pesach.

It is used to describe Easter matters as well, but know that it's origins are Jewish.

I am a Catholic, but very much embrace the Jewish faith. May you all have a lovely start to your Pesach tomorrow!

Posted By Ling, Elk Grove, CA

Posted: Apr 30, 2011

Why no lamb?

I was curious as to why there is not lamb at a passover meal...I see that it says because there was no temple but there was no temple at the original passover so why would you need one for this?

Posted By Perplexed, Phoenix

Posted: May 5, 2011

Re: Why no lamb?

Once the Temple was built in Jerusalem, it became forbidden to offer sacrifices in any other place. The prohibition is derived from the following verses (Deuteronomy 12:5-6):

Only at the place where the Lord, your God, shall choose to cause His Name to dwell, may you seek Him at his dwelling...There, you shall bring your burnt offerings and your sacrifices.

Posted By Rochel Chein for chabad.org

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