Rules for Passover
From avoiding leavened products to the Fast of the First Born, here's your cheat sheet of Passover practices.
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Summary
In this Torah portion, God describes the laws of animal sacrifice. God explains the different sacrifices that atone for guilt or sins, and distinguishes between sins committed inadvertently and sins committed on purpose.
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This progressive Passover custom is surprisingly misunderstood.
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The Hebrew word for life is a popular symbol and toast — and is linked to the number 18.
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Before launching into your seder, make sure you have everything you'll need.
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Silky, caramelized and chewy, these are the best brownies ever.
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