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  1. 9. What Passover-related interpretation does the Zohar give for why we dip twice during the seder?

    A) To symbolize the two redemptions
    B) To echo the dipping of Joseph’s coat and the hyssop in blood
    C) To evoke the mystical duality of body and soul
    D) To confuse the Satan

    10. What halachic issue is raised by matzah ashira (enriched matzah), such as egg matzah, during Pesach?

    A) It cannot be used for afikoman
    B) It is chametz if baked too slowly
    C) It is only for the elderly or infirm in Ashkenazi custom
    D) All of the above

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    @ykwblog #GeneralKnowledge #MedinatAmerica

  2. 4. Which obscure vegetable is permitted for maror but not generally used today?

    A) Endive
    B) Lettuce
    C) Horehound
    D) Chervil

    5. According to the Haggadah of Rav Amram Gaon, how many cups of wine does a particularly pious person drink?

    A) Four
    B) Five
    C) Seven
    D) Eight, in pairs

    6. In medieval Ashkenazi custom, which symbolic food item was sometimes not placed on the seder plate due to mourning?

    A) Beitzah (egg)
    B) Zeroa (shankbone)
    C) Karpas
    D) Charoset

    7. Which biblical verse is traditionally recited during the breaking of the middle matzah for the afikoman?

    A) "Ha lachma anya"
    B) "Kol dichfin yeitei veyechol"
    C) No verse is traditionally recited
    D) "This is the bread of affliction…"

    8. In which tractate does the Talmud debate whether reclining is required for women at the seder?

    A) Brachot
    B) Kiddushin
    C) Pesachim
    D) Yevamot

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    @ykwblog #GeneralKnowledge #MedinatAmerica

  3. Tonight's the last night of Passover. In the spirit of @ykwblog 's "General Knowledge" quiz about Easter, here's some general knowledge questions for the season:

    1. What food item must be guarded from the moment of harvest to ensure it remains free from chametz, according to some halachic opinions?

    A) Maror
    B) Matzah Shmurah
    C) Charoset
    D) Afikoman

    2. In Mishnah Pesachim, what is the earliest time one may begin searching for chametz with a candle?

    A) At midnight on 13th of Nisan
    B) At dawn on Erev Pesach
    C) At nightfall on the 14th of Nisan
    D) Immediately after Rosh Chodesh Nisan

    3. According to the Jerusalem Talmud, why did Rabbi Eliezer permit roasted meat on Pesach even outside the Temple?

    A) He misunderstood the custom of Egypt
    B) He wanted to fulfill the taste of korban without the korban
    C) He believed people wouldn't confuse it with the Korban Pesach
    D) It was a local Galilean custom

    #GeneralKnowledge #MedinatAmerica

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  4. Don't you you hate it when you're trying to write about the Silvan Elves of Nandorin and it autocorrects it to Silan Elves.

    #LOTR #Geek #MedinatAmerica

  5. I’m a little confused.

    At first I thought Mardi Gras was the Christian Purim.

    Then I thought Yom Saint Patrick Ha’Kadosh was the Christian Purim.

    So which #holiday is ACTUALLY the Christian Purim?

    #chag #chagim #holidays
    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

  6. @harkank

    I think it's adorable when minorities try to claim ownership over a larger culture or language.

    The truth is that German is a Yiddish dialect with a bunch of made up words, that's okay! I think it's adorable.

    #MedinatAmerica #MedinatGermany

  7. Join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Pastor Anton Bishop Memorial Bridge! 🎉🌿

    The event takes place this Firstday ("Sunday") morning, from 10 AM - 1 PM. Enjoy free food, community activations, and the chance to be part of this special moment.

    #inclusive #ally
    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

  8. Happy Rosh Chodesh and Hanukkah to EVERYONE! Eid al-Banat sameach to all my girls out there!

    And a happy Feast of the Circumcision to those who celebrate!

    #diversity #inclusivity #diverse #inclusive #ally #chag #chagim #holiday #holidays #greeting

    #MedinatAmerica

  9. 8th night of Hanukah and everyone is off work.

    I wonder what the gentiles are doing.

    #MedinatAmerica

  10. Play #Strands! #HowDoYouSpellIt

    Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme. Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap.

    Find the “spangram"; it describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two words.

    customstrandsnyt.com/play/Stra

    #NYT #NewYorkTimes

    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

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  11. Play #Strands! Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme. Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap. Find the “spangram"; it describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two or three words.

    #NYT #NewYorkTimes

    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

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  12. @jewwhohasitall Doesn’t Haniceh realize that joking about her name is a kindhearted way for her coworkers to include her? And besides, Chanukah sounds so much better! #MedinatAmerica

  13. Your office will have the holiday spirit back in no time!
    Best of luck,
    Batsheva

    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

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  14. Please note that to be eligible for the early dismissal and company-wide wellness day you are required to work at least 4 hours on the day before the day off.

    Enjoy the time off with your families, and have a chag sameach! Yehuda Kahan
    #HR Director, TechCenter Corp.

    #DearColleagues
    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

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  15. Wishing EVERYONE a Chodesh Kislev tov.

    And a happy "December" to those who celebrate.

    #MedinatAmerica

  16. #DearTeachers,

    Reminder: Other #cultures’ / #religions' #holidays may only be acknowledged during OUR #HolidaySeason.

    Now that Tishrei is ending, there is to be no more #holiday talk until next year's #holiday #season.

    #Religion has no place in #PublicSchool.

    Purim Party committee meets after class.

    Principal Noa Frankel

    #School #TotallySecular
    #EduTooters #Educators
    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

  17. Good #YomTov to EVERYONE!

    (I’m not actually online right now because of the #chag, but I don’t judge. #MedinatAmerica 🇺🇸 is a #pluralistic country and one’s observance is between themselves and Hashem!)

    #chagim #holiday #holidays #greeting #FreedomOfReligion #FreedomFromReligion #Satire

  18. Mo’adim l’simcha to EVERYONE!

    How has #TheHoliday been treating you?

    (Are you all ready for #TheHolidays to simply be over? Stay strong, we have only a few more days to go before #TheHolidaySeason is finally over!)

    #chag #holiday #holidays #HolidaySeason #TisTheSeason

    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

  19. Mo’adim l’simcha to EVERYONE!

    How has #TheHoliday been treating you?

    (Are you all ready for #TheHolidays to simply be over? Stay strong, we have only a few more days to go before #TheHolidaySeason is finally over!)

    #chag #holiday #holidays #HolidaySeason #TisTheSeason

    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

  20. Mo’adim l’simcha to EVERYONE!

    How has #TheHoliday been treating you?

    (Are you all ready for #TheHolidays to simply be over? Stay strong, we have only a few more days to go before #TheHolidaySeason is finally over!)

    #chag #holiday #holidays #HolidaySeason #TisTheSeason

    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

  21. Mo’adim l’simcha to EVERYONE!

    How has #TheHoliday been treating you?

    (Are you all ready for #TheHolidays to simply be over? Stay strong, we have only a few more days to go before #TheHolidaySeason is finally over!)

    #chag #holiday #holidays #HolidaySeason #TisTheSeason

    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire

  22. Mo’adim l’simcha to EVERYONE!

    How has #TheHoliday been treating you?

    (Are you all ready for #TheHolidays to simply be over? Stay strong, we have only a few more days to go before #TheHolidaySeason is finally over!)

    #chag #holiday #holidays #HolidaySeason #TisTheSeason

    #MedinatAmerica = #Satire