Matzo covers such as this one are used to cover Matzah, a thin, unleavened bread eaten during the 8-day Passover holiday. This object is embroidered with symbols of the Passover Seder dinner, which marks the beginning of the holiday. The symbols include an egg, bitter herbs, shank bone, vegetable, and Charoset, a sweet dark-colored paste made of fruits and nuts. Content can be used with the following standards: 1st grade SS 1.23 Cultural Makeup in a lesson on different religions and their customs and traditions. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.014.005 [Cover, Matzo]
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