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🫓 Passover for kids
Passover, called Pesach in Hebrew, remembers the Israelites leaving slavery in Egypt. At the seder, families tell the Exodus story through questions, foods and readings. Matzah is the flat, unleavened bread associated with the festival.
The seder plate holds symbolic foods that help tell the story. A child can point to an item, ask what it represents or draw a question for the table. The Haggadah is the book that guides the seder; families use many different editions.
Passover lasts seven days in Israel and eight in many communities abroad. The matching activity introduces useful words before the seder. Some coloring pages retain Hebrew words so adults can connect the English explanations with the original labels.
Dates for 2026 and 2027
2026
Begins: Wed, April 1, 2026 at sunset
Ends: Thu, April 9, 2026 at nightfall
2027
Begins: Wed, April 21, 2027 at sunset
Ends: Thu, April 29, 2027 at nightfall
Dates begin on the preceding evening. Candle lighting is before sunset when welcoming Shabbat; exact local times require a location. These dates are not candle-lighting times.
Calendar reference: Hebcal holiday calendar. Dates are calculated with the site's Hebrew calendar conversion.
A blessing to learn together
Bread at the seder
At the seder this is followed by the specific blessing over matzah. This excerpt is not a complete seder guide.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, הַמּוֹצִיא לֶחֶם מִן הָאָרֶץ.
Transliteration
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz.
Meaning in English
Blessed are You, Lord our God, ruler of the universe, who brings bread out of the earth.
Traditional Hebrew wording reused from the site's blessing collection; English translation written for this page. This is a learning excerpt, not a complete service. The Hebrew spelling ה׳ stands for the divine name; follow your teacher's practice when learning aloud.
Passover coloring pages
Match the holiday words
Learn four words in English and Hebrew. Point to each pair together before trying the mixed-up version. The second printed page is an answer key.
matzah — מצה
plate — קערה
cup — כוס
freedom — חירות
Frequently asked questions
Why are questions important at the seder?
The seder is designed to prompt curiosity. Children can ask their own questions as well as learning the traditional Four Questions.
Can I print the Passover activities?
Yes. The word match includes a separate answer page, and each coloring drawing has its own print or PDF button. Prepare materials in advance if your family avoids writing or printing on the holiday.
Why do some dates differ between Israel and abroad?
Some festivals have an additional day in many communities outside Israel. Use the calendar selector and follow your local community calendar.
Explore more: All Jewish holidays, and Learn Hebrew letters.