Ma Nishtanah: The Four Questions

An Audio Sample

Azerbaijan Daily Life
A Passover seder table in Quba, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Reza/Getty Images)
Advertisement

The Four Questions, known in Hebrew as Ma Nishtanah, are recited toward the beginning of the Passover seder, usually by children. These liturgical stanzas set the tone for the evening, in which questions are encouraged and viewed as an integral part of the retelling of the Exodus story.

Listen to a free mp3 audio recording of the Four Questions here, as recorded by Stereo Sinai:

 

The Four Questionsright-click to download mp3

Help us keep Jewish knowledge accessible to millions of people around the world. With your help, My Jewish Learning can provide endless opportunities for learning, connection and discovery.

Choose an amount to donate

Or click here to download the Behrman House iPhone app, iMahNishtanah, which you can use to listen to and learn the Four Questions.

IMahnistanah

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Discover More

Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day

This day honoring fallen soldiers immediately precedes Israel's Independence Day.

Yom Kippur 2026

In 2026, Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 20 and ends at sundown on Monday, Sept. 21.

Passover 2027

In 2026, Passover begins on the evening of Wednesday, April 1 and concludes at nightfall on Thursday, April 9.

Advertisement