Ritual Objects

Learn about the parts of the Passover seder plate.

Use this list to help you prepare for your Passover seder.

Tzedakah, which is most commonly translated as “charity,” has its roots in the word for “justice” or “righteousness.” Jewish tradition teaches that giving tzedakah is a religious imperative, even for those who have little to give. It is customary to place money in a tzedakah box just prior to Shabbat

According to tradition, the mezuzah is to be affixed to the doorpost at the entrance to a Jewish home as well as at the entrance to each of the interior rooms except for bathrooms.