FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM

Next week at this time all of us will have had our fill of matza and the memories of another Seder will be gently stored.  However, we still have plenty of time to explore the many laws and traditions Passover in our classroom, and that is exactly what we have been doing.   We know we are commanded to teach the story of our Exodus to our children, and all future generations.  We also know we are not to eat any leavened bread for seven days.  These are indeed biblical laws, and commandments from the Torah.  Then, the story gets a bit more vague.  Of course we have the haggadah, a rubric for the evening, but we are free to use it as we see fit.  We are encouraged to waiver from the ordered pages in order to include our children, and make the experience meaningful for all of those at the table.  So, this year, we encourage to ask the children as many questions as you can, put them on the hot seat and make them think.  They are well prepared to participate and they have a wealth of information to share.

Here are a few appetizers to get the ball rolling....

Why did GOD send 10 plagues, when the last one would have been enough?

Which finger is best used when spilling out the wine to remind us of the plagues?

Why do we spill out the wine from our full cup?

What might be ten modern day plagues?

Why did Moses chose to go from freedom to slavery? 

How many different times do we see the number four in the Haggadah?

Wishing you and those you love a kosher Passover, and a wonderful holiday!