Yachatz, breaking the middle matzah is a simple act, as half is put away for the afikoman. Join Rabbi Dr. Stuart Fischman as he opens up the depths of this fourth step of the Seder.

Why is Karpass the first food we eat during the Seder and what does it symbolize in terms of meaning and practice? Join Rabbi Johnny Solomon as he explores the world of Karpass.

Is urchatz technical or symbolic? Join Rabbi Gidon Rothstein as he explores why tonight of all nights we wash before eating a vegetable, and what it does or doesn’t have to do with the Seder.

When Seder night occurs on a Saturday night, the biggest issue regarding how to prepare is how to deal with chametz on the preceding Shabbat. Join Rabbi Dovid Fink as he explores the rules for eating chametz at Shabbat meals, how to destroy or dispose of any leftover chametz in it’s proper time, and more.

The first step of the Pesach Seder and the Haggadah, and in some ways the introduction to the journey out of Egypt, is Kaddesh. Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender  as he explores Kiddush Seder night.

The Oldest Haggadot: We look at some of the oldest haggadot, from the Cairo Geniza, from Rav Sa’adia Gaon and from Rambam, and see how various parts of the seder have changed over time, and especially the difference between the Babylonian traditions and the Israeli traditions.

Welcome to our erev Pesach zman of casses, focusing on the ‘Maggid’ of the Hagadah of Peasach.  Each week we will explore the nature of this role, this effort and expresion woven by the Sages into a multi-layered experience of ritual guidance, historical perspective, family interactive and group praise of Hashem.

The simple surface of the story the Maggid tells is anything but simple.

Can the hot water urn used all year long be used on Pesach if it never touched chametz? What about the coffee grinder or french press, the electric mixer, the hot plate, the cuisinart, the non-chametz sandwich maker? Join Rabbi Dovid Fink as he explores issues surrounding using year round appliances that didn’t contain chametz, on Pesach.

Join Rabbi Dovid Fink as he explores the issues involved when inviting non-Jews to the Pesach Seder including: Non-Jews handling or touching wine and grape juice at the Passover Seder; teaching Torah to non-Jews at the Passover Seder, a non-Jewish helper who might happen to be there, and more.

This week we will discuss the rebellious elder (zaken mamre), parental dishonor, and the authority of the High Court. The Gemara examines judicial power, witness credibility, and those who lose their share in the World to Come. We will also explore the topics of resurrection, national revival through Ezekiel’s dry bones, and debates on the afterlife.