Children are naturally curious, and the Passover seder is a perfect time to encourage their inquiring natures. Questions are built into the seder; during the meal, the youngest child asks the traditional four questions. This set of questions even sound like observations a child might make about the special Passover seder customs: eating matzah instead of challah, eating bitter herbs along with their regular veggies, dipping food, and leaning back on pillows while eating and drinking. Families then use these questions as a springboard into the telling of the Exodus story. It’s a perfect chance for the adults in the room to remember the magic and wonder of asking questions as well.
Whether you’re hosting a special kid-focused seder (as many families do on their second night) or just looking for some fun anytime games to add to your Shabbat meals, weeknight Passover dinners, or get-togethers with friends, check out this roundup of games built around asking — and answering questions:
Conversation Starters
Use these icebreakers to change up your typical meal-time chats:
Question Catcher
Want to encourage more questions at the seder table — or anytime? Download the PJ Library Question Catcher or learn to make your own:
The Question Jar and Question Quest
Judaism encourages questioning and, according to Jewish tradition, one important way to build a world of freedom is through listening to our children’s questions. On Passover, deep lessons about the nature of freedom can come through the simple questions of the youngest seder attendees, and their questions can inspire more questions.
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