Erev Pesach

Learn the practical Passover laws and customs for Erev Pesach (the day before Passover), burning the chametz, preparing the Seder table, and the first steps of the Seder on Passover night.

In temple times, each Jew would participate in a Passover offering. We examine two details of the Paschal sacrifice: its bones were not to be broken and it was to be eaten roasted. What is the deeper meaning behind this and how is it relevant today?

The Pesach sacrifice comprises two distinct mitzvahs (both bringing the offering and eating it), and this teaches us the key steps to meaningful spiritual growth.

Examining the unique elements of the Pascal Offering leads to a profound discussion into the two views on the balance of community and individual.

Having established a solid understanding of Passover’s primary principles, we begin to analyze the first of the three, the Paschal Offering. Our initial point of departure demonstrates that we refer here not to actual consumption of roasted lamb, but rath...

To fully appreciate R’ Gamliel’s Passover principles, his teachings must be seen as focal points of the Seder narrative – and by extension the fulfilment of Torah Judaism itself. Ultimately, the three types of foods may also be viewed as a sort of recomme...

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 180 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 179 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Rabbi Chaim Miller shares beautiful insights into the haggadah that will capture the interest of everyone around your Seder table. In this segment he expounds upon the spiritual symbolism the Paschal lamb, matzah, and bitter herbs.