Book Look: Afikoman, Where’d You Go?

Have you already read Afikoman, Where’d You Go?, written by Rebecca Gardyn Levington, with illustrations by Noa Kelner? Take another look at this delightfully detailed hidden-pictures book with these guided questions.

What is Chametz and Why Do We Avoid it During Passover?

A quick and easy guide to cleaning up for Passover.

Build-Your-Own Matzah Ball Soup Bar for Passover

Get together with friends this Passover with a new twist to your favorite matzah ball soup recipe. Add some new options and make a build-your-own matzah ball soup bar!

Noodles for Passover? Yes, It’s Possible!

Dietitian and PJ Library parent Micah is here to save the day with a recipe for a super easy, delicious, filling, and kosher-for-Passover food: egg “noodles.” Pair these with a DIY matzah ball for a quick dinner or a special get-together with friends.

Hosting a Kid-Friendly (and Kid-Driven!) Passover Seder

The observance of Passover may have a set order (after all, “seder” means “order”), but that doesn’t mean it can’t be wildly creative, especially when kids are involved.

What is Charoset and How Do You Make It?

One of the items on a Passover seder plate, charoset (pronounced chah-ROE-set), symbolizes the mortar Jewish slaves used for making bricks in Egypt. It may look a bit like mortar, but it sure doesn’t taste like it. Enjoy two different recipes exploring the beautiful traditions and flavors of the Jewish diaspora.

Here’s a recipe common among Sephardi families (of Spanish heritage) and Mizrahi families (from the Middle East and North Africa).

Why We Chose This Book: Next Year in the White House: Barack Obama’s First Presidential Seder

Learn more about why we chose Next Year in the White House: Barack Obama’s First Presidential Seder, written by Richard Michelson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis for age-eight subscribers.

What is the Afikomen and Why do we Hide it?

Up your afikomen-hiding game with these fun tips and activities.

15 Easy Passover Recipes to Get You Through the School Week

The PJ Library staff compiled easy to make, kosher-for-Passover, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes to make meal planning during school days easy.