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Corduroy Trouser Rampage – Ep. 51

In which we skip diagonally along on a corduroy trouser rampage, tread lightly lest we tread on your flags, and consider the character of Eddy’s compatriot. PD === Don’t just say to yourself “this one’s for the birds”, click on the player. You know you ought to…. […]

https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/04/27/corduroy-trouser-rampage-ep-51/

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9. What Passover-related interpretation does the Zohar give for why we dip twice during the seder?

A) To symbolize the two redemptions
B) To echo the dipping of Joseph’s coat and the hyssop in blood
C) To evoke the mystical duality of body and soul
D) To confuse the Satan

10. What halachic issue is raised by matzah ashira (enriched matzah), such as egg matzah, during Pesach?

A) It cannot be used for afikoman
B) It is chametz if baked too slowly
C) It is only for the elderly or infirm in Ashkenazi custom
D) All of the above

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4. Which obscure vegetable is permitted for maror but not generally used today?

A) Endive
B) Lettuce
C) Horehound
D) Chervil

5. According to the Haggadah of Rav Amram Gaon, how many cups of wine does a particularly pious person drink?

A) Four
B) Five
C) Seven
D) Eight, in pairs

6. In medieval Ashkenazi custom, which symbolic food item was sometimes not placed on the seder plate due to mourning?

A) Beitzah (egg)
B) Zeroa (shankbone)
C) Karpas
D) Charoset

7. Which biblical verse is traditionally recited during the breaking of the middle matzah for the afikoman?

A) "Ha lachma anya"
B) "Kol dichfin yeitei veyechol"
C) No verse is traditionally recited
D) "This is the bread of affliction…"

8. In which tractate does the Talmud debate whether reclining is required for women at the seder?

A) Brachot
B) Kiddushin
C) Pesachim
D) Yevamot

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Tonight's the last night of Passover. In the spirit of @ykwblog 's "General Knowledge" quiz about Easter, here's some general knowledge questions for the season:

1. What food item must be guarded from the moment of harvest to ensure it remains free from chametz, according to some halachic opinions?

A) Maror
B) Matzah Shmurah
C) Charoset
D) Afikoman

2. In Mishnah Pesachim, what is the earliest time one may begin searching for chametz with a candle?

A) At midnight on 13th of Nisan
B) At dawn on Erev Pesach
C) At nightfall on the 14th of Nisan
D) Immediately after Rosh Chodesh Nisan

3. According to the Jerusalem Talmud, why did Rabbi Eliezer permit roasted meat on Pesach even outside the Temple?

A) He misunderstood the custom of Egypt
B) He wanted to fulfill the taste of korban without the korban
C) He believed people wouldn't confuse it with the Korban Pesach
D) It was a local Galilean custom

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Flying Fink’s Falling – Ep. 50

In which a flying fink’s falling, we head to the cinema early, venture south of the river, partake of potentially perilous potions, and hear music for turtles. === If you’d like to hear us once more talking to friends who aren’t there, do click on the player one more time…. […]

https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/03/30/flying-finks-falling-ep-50/

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Oyster Textile Fleurons – Ep. 49

In which oyster textile fleurons are examined, the Bells of Beaumangeur baffle the Beats, and aste-risk of repeating ourselves, we while away the ampersands of time. ===By Jupiter, we’d love it if you all came together to click play one more time…. […]

https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/02/23/oyster-textile-fleurons-ep-49/

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Awesome Futurist Duck – Ep. 48

In which we study an Awesome Futurist Duck, probe negative lands, give the punctuation a shake, and raise a glass in a waterfront pub. Cheers! === If you think you can pencil us bunch of schmucks into your schedule, please click to play…. […]

https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/01/26/awesome-futurist-duck-ep-48/

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Interesting facts #202 ~ Why are my feet two different sizes…

The right and left sides of our bodies are often thought of as mirror images of each other. However, the same does not hold true for the #feet. So why are our feet often two different sizes?.... Read about the feet at Live Science #interestingfacts #generalknowledge

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for much deliberation · Interesting facts #202 ~ Why are my feet two different sizes…The right and left sides of our bodies are often thought of as mirror images of each other. However, the same does not hold true for the #feet. So why are our feet often two different sizes?……
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Unique Elvish Limelight – Ep. 46

In which, we study the unique Elvish limelight, serve up some porridge, count up plausible pairs, and completely fail to mention anyone found in a glacier.

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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2024/11/24/unique-elvish-limelight-ep-46/

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