Mesorah

Every one of the moedim is based upon the events described in the Bible and the commandments of the Most High.  As such, there are traditional readings that help us to keep our focus on Scripture.  The readings for this moed include passages from throughout the Bible.

Pesach is a VERY busy time for women.  There is much organizing, cooking, and cleaning!  It also can be a time of confusion with so many different halachot. Therefore, it is very important to sit down as a couple (with your spouse) or as a community and determine your family's chalakah concerning Pesach and keep a journal about your discussion and activities.

Four years ago, my husband and I did that very thing.  We found that we would forget what was agreed upon if we did not.

One of the significant issues we discussed is "What exactly is leaven?"  Scripture uses two different words for "leaven": chametz and seor.

Each of the moedim is based upon a Biblical event and the commandments given by the Most High.  To keep us grounded in the Scriptures that inform us about each of them, tradition begins with the reading of the Word, including passages from throughout the Bible.  These traditional readings are for the first day of Chag HaMatzot.

Each of the moedim is based upon the events described in Scripture and the commands of the sovereign G-d of creation.  As such, I offer these suggested readings to help us focus on Him and His Word.  The traditional readings for this moed include passages from throughout the Bible.

G-d established the moedim by His Word and at His command.  We find both the history of the moed and the details of His commandments in the pages of Scripture.  These are the traditional passages that are read during Shavuot to keep us near to the LORD and grounded in His Word.

Scripture provides us with the historical background of the moedim and the sovereign commands of the Most High that instituted them.  This list of traditions begins with the readings from the Word.

Every one of the moedim is based upon the Word of the Most High and the events described in Scripture. These traditional readings help us to keep our focus on His words and His ways.  The readings for this moed include passages from throughout the Bible.

Those who belong to the Most High are commanded to meet with Him on His moedim, His appointed times.  These are the traditional readings for the first day of Sukkot.  We should remain firmly rooted in the Word and the ways of the Lord.