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Pesach at Home

(Page numbers from The Complete ArtScroll )

WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 8, 1ST NIGHT OF PESACH

Candle lighting at 7:02PM

We begin with the WEEKDAY on Page 232.

The Yom Tov begins on Page 330.

(On page 336 we do NOT recite the paragraph “V’shomru....” Instead we say the verse (in gray): “Vayedaber HaShem…”)

We now turn to the YOM TOV on Page 660. Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Pesach additions.

The Amidah ends on page 670. We return to Page 350 for Alenu followed by on Page 12.

(Note: Some have the custom of reciting in shul on this evening. This is not BDJ’s practice, and regardless of one’s own custom, Hallel is not recited as part of Maariv when davening alone.)

The Seder may begin after 7:58PM. Chag Kasher V’Sameach!

THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 9 – 1ST DAY OF PESACH

We begin with the regular Morning Blessings, Pages 12-52.

We then go to the Yom Tov P’sukei D’zimrah and , starting on Page 368. Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Yom Tov changes.

When you reach the Amidah turn to Page 660 for the Yom Tov version. Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Pesach additions.

After the Amidah we recite Hallel beginning on Page 632. On the first two days of the chag we recite the entire Hallel including the paragraphs “Lo Lanu” (P. 634) and “Ahavti” (P. 636).

After Hallel, we recite Song for the Day of the Week (Thurs.) on Page 166. (Anim Zmirot is omitted.)

It is preferable to take a few moments to read today’s reading. However, we do not recite the tefillot for taking out and returning the Torah.

All the Torah readings for Pesach can be found in the back of the ArtScroll Siddur beginning on Page 954.

• Today’s is from (Exodus 12:21-51). (Pesach has a unique, different Torah reading for each day of the holiday!)

• The is from Bamidbar (Numbers 28:16-25)

• The is made up of four passages from the book of : 3:5-7, 5:2-15, 6:1 and 6:27.

A Haftarah question to discuss: After Joshua conducts a mass ceremony for all the males among the people, God declares, “Today I have rolled away from you the disgrace of Egypt.” What might God mean by this?

Ashrei is on Page 456 (We do not sing the Yom Tov poem, “Y-ah E-lli” when davening on our own)

The Musaf Amidah begins on Page 674.

We are in the unusual circumstance in which there are no congregations in the city at all who are reciting Tefilat Tal (the Prayer for Dew). As a result, we take the unusual step of OMITTING “MASHIV HARUACH UMORID HAGESHEM on our own beginning with this (and not including it again until ). It has been suggested to recite MORID HATAL in its place in this Mussaf, even if this is not your usual custom throughout the Spring and Summer.

Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Pesach additions.

After the Amidah we do not recite Tefilat Tal, the Prayer for Dew, nor do we say any of the tefillot associated with Birkat Kohanim.

Conclude Musaf with En Kelokeinu, Alenu, etc. PP 476-482. THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 9, 2ND NIGHT OF PESACH

YOM TOV Mincha: /Uva L’Tzion PP 502-506; Yom Tov Amidah P. 660; (and again, we NO LONGER say “Mashiv HaRuach” in the Amidah). Alenu P. 526.

Candle Lighting 7:59PM

Maariv same as Night 1 (but we NO LONGER say “Mashiv HaRuach” in the Amidah).

We may begin Seder preparations after 7:59 PM.

Tonight, we begin counting the Omer, also after 7:59PM. Last night was Zero!

FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 10, 2ND DAY OF PESACH

Psukei D’Zimrah, Shacharit, Hallel, same as Day 1 (but we NO LONGER say “Mashiv HaRuach” in the Amidah).

• Today’s Torah Reading is from (Leviticus 22:26-44) • Maftir is from Bamidbar (Numbers 28:16-25) • The Haftarah is from the Second Book of Kings 23:1-9 and 23:21-25.

A Haftarah question to discuss: Just prior to this dramatic story of King Josiah reversing decades of Israelite idol worship that had been initiated by his father, Josiah is told by Hulda the Prophetess that his reform efforts will be futile, as “God’s wrath is kindled against this place and it shall not be quenched.” Why does Josiah proceed anyway?

Ashrei, Musaf, same as Day 1. Again, we DO NOT say Mashiv HaRuach any longer.

FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 10TH EREV CHOL HAMOED

Candle Lighting is before 7:03PM (a little earlier than last night, to accommodate Shabbat)

Yom Tov Mincha, same as Thursday Evening.

We do a “partial” Kabbalat Shabbat on Pages 320-322. We don’t say BaMeh Madlikin.

Maariv for Shabbat on Page 330. (On page 336 we DO recite the Shabbat paragraph “V’shomru....” and DO NOT recite the verse (in gray): “Vayedaber HaShem…” - it is no longer Yom Tov.

However, it IS still Pesach so we add Yaaleh V’Yavo (P. 342) to the Amidah.

After the Amidah we may say Vayechulu (Page 346) even alone. Preferably it should be said with another person, because we are bearing witness. We do not say the subsequent Bracha or Magen Avot. Alenu P. 350. Count the Omer after 8:00PM. Shabbat Shalom, Moadim L’Simchah! SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 11, SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED Regular Shabbat Psukei D’Zimrah and Shacharit PP 12-52 and 368-420. Shabbat Amidah on Page 420. We add Yaaleh V’Yavo on Page 426. Hallel is on Page 632. We recite the “half” Hallel, omitting the paragraphs “Lo Lanu” (P. 634) and “Ahavti” (P. 636). If we were together in shul, we’d now listen to Shir HaShirim. Although the reading of Shir HaShirim is a shul-based custom, we are welcome to read it on our own as well! (Page 298). Unfortunately, you’ll need a non-ArtScroll source for a literal translation. Today’s Torah reading is Pesach-themed, just like all the other days of the chag. It comes from Shemot (Exodus 33:12-34:26)

• Maftir from Bamidbar (Numbers 28:19-25) • Haftarah from book of Ezekiel 37:1-14. Haftarah question to discuss: This incredibly dramatic Haftarah inspires a poem we are very familiar with. Look at the fourth to last verse, specifically at the words that translate as “our hope is lost”. Who was poetically inspired by this phrase? We recite only the first paragraph of the section , and omit the tefillot associated with returning the Torah to the Ark. We recite the YOM TOV Musaf Amidah (P. 674). Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Pesach additions, and remember to add the Shabbat phrases in the [brackets] on Pages 678, 680 and 688, PLUS the “gray” Shabbat paragraphs on 680 and 686. Conclude Musaf w/En Kelokeinu, Alenu, etc. PP 476-482.

SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED/CHOL HAMOED

Shabbat Mincha Page 502 (In shul, we’d read from the Torah a few verses from Parshat Shmini. At home, we don’t.)

Shabbat Amidah on Page 514, add Yaaleh V’Yavo on Page 518.

We do not say Tzidkatecha Tzedek (P. 524) because we’re in the middle of the chag. ArtScroll has a nice explanation. Alenu Page 526. Maariv may begin after 8:01PM. It’s the WEEKDAY Maariv, Page 256 with special additions for Pesach and the end of Shabbat. In the Amidah add “Ata Chonantanu” on Page 268 and Yaaleh V’Yavo on Page 274. ALSO, tonight we begin to say “V’ten BRACHA” in the Barech Alenu blessing (Page 270), replacing the wintertime “V’ten Tal Umatar L’vracha” We don’t say the post-Shabbat “Vihi Noam” . We DO count the Omer. (Are you still counting??) Alenu Page 280. We make the full end-of-Shabbat Page 620. Moadim L’Simcha!!

CHOL HAMOED, SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 13, 14

Some people put on during Chol HaMoed, many do not. Follow your individual/family custom.

Weekday Psukei D’Zimrah and Shacharit Pages 2-96. One exception: We do NOT recite “Mizmor L’Todah” (P. 64). ArtScroll explains why. This Psalm makes reference to the Thanksgiving Sacrifice in the Beit HaMikdash… and it included !

Weekday Amidah on Page 98. Remember to add Yaaleh V’Yavo on Page 110.

We recite the “Half” Hallel (see above) starting on Page 632.

We do not recite (P. 132)

The Torah reading for Sunday, the second day of Chol HaMoed is from Shemot (Exodus 13:1-16) and Bamidbar (Numbers 28:16-25).

The Torah reading for Monday, the third day of Chol HaMoed is from Shemot (Exodus 22:24-23:19) and Bamidbar (Numbers 28:16-25).

The Torah reading for Tuesday, the fourth day of Chol HaMoed is from Bamidbar (Numbers 9:1-14 and 28:16-25).

Continue with Ashrei/Uva L’Tzion on Page 150. We do not recite the psalm “LaMinatzeach” (P. 152)

We say the Yom Tov Musaf on Page 674. Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Pesach additions.

Conclude with Alenu, etc (P. 148)

In the evening recite the Weekday Mincha on Page 232 and remember to add Yaaleh V’Yavo to the Amidah on Page 244. We do not recite Tachanun.

Sunday and Monday nights, we recite the Weekday Maariv on Page 256. Add Yaaleh V’Yavo to the Amidah on Page 274.

Remember to count the Omer each night after nightfall.

TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 14, LAST DAYS OF PESACH

Candle Lighting before 7:06PM

After the Weekday Mincha (P. 232, remember Yaaleh V’Yavo in the Amidah) we begin the Yom Tov Maariv, Page 330

On page 336 remember to recite “Vayedaber HaShem…” (in gray) and omit the Shabbat paragraph “V’shomru....”

The YOM TOV Amidah is on Page 660. Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Pesach additions.

The Amidah ends on page 670. We return to Page 350 for Alenu followed by Yigdal on Page 12.

Count the Omer after 8:04PM. Chag Kasher V’Sameach!!

WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 15, SEVENTH DAY OF PESACH

Regular P’sukei D’zimrah, Pages 12-52.

Continue with Yom Tov P’sukei D’zimrah and Shacharit, starting on Page 368. Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Yom Tov changes.

When you reach the Amidah turn to Page 660 for the Yom Tov version. Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Pesach additions.

After the Amidah we recite “Half” Hallel beginning on Page 632, omitting the paragraphs “Lo Lanu” (P. 634) and “Ahavti” (P. 636).

After Hallel, recite the Song for the Day of the Week (Wednesday) on Page 164.

As in the first days, it is preferable to take a few moments to read today’s Torah reading. However, we do not recite the tefillot for taking out and returning the Torah.

• The Torah reading for the seventh day is from Shemot (Exodus 13:17-15:26). It is the super- dramatic story of the Splitting of the Sea, which took place on the seventh day after the Exodus.

A Torah Reading question to discuss: The Torah reading for this day doesn’t stop when we would have thought it would, namely after Moshe and Miriam leas the people in song. It rather continues for just a few more verses, tagging on the story of the lack of , the people’s complaints, and the solution to the water problem. Why do you think our tradition decided to include this story in the today’s Torah reading as well?

• The Maftir is from Bamidbar (Numbers 28:16-25). • The Haftarah is from the Second book of Samuel 22:1-51.

Ashrei is on Page 456 (We do not sing the Yom Tov poem, “Y-ah E-lli” when davening on our own)

The Musaf Amidah begins on Page 674. Follow the ArtScroll instructions for the Pesach additions.

Conclude Musaf w/En Kelokeinu, Alenu, etc. PP 476-482.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 15

YOM TOV Mincha: Ashrei/Uva L’Tzion PP 502-506; Yom Tov Amidah P. 660. Follow ArtScroll instructions for Pesach additions.

Alenu P. 526.

Candle Lighting after 8:04PM

Yom Tov Maariv, Page 330; Same as last night.

Count the Omer after 8:04PM.

THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 16, “ACHARON” SHEL PESACH (LAST DAY)

Psukei D’Zimrah, Shacharit, Yom Tov Amida and “Half” Hallel same as yesterday.

• The Torah reading for the Eighth day is from (Deuteronomy15:19-16:17) • Maftir is from Bamidbar (Numbers 28:19-25). • The Haftarah is from the Book of Isaiah 10:32-12:6.

A haftarah question to discuss: This portion from Isaiah is among the most famous anywhere in Tanach. The middle section (the part form chapter 11) describes a world of peace, featuring lions and lambs lying down together, etc. Look at the verses just before and after these beautiful images. What are the prerequisites for this world of peace? What must exist within human society in order for visions of peace to have a chance?

If it is your custom to recite Yizkor, you may do so here (Page 810). Yizkor does NOT require a , except for the at the end.

Av Harachamim is on Page 454. Ashrei is on Page 456.

Musaf for Yom Tov is on Page 674. Same as yesterday.

THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 16, CONCLUSION OF CHAG

Yom Tov Mincha, same as last evening.

After 8:06PM, WEEKDAY Maariv, Page 256.

Add “Ata Chonantanu” in the Amidah (Page 268) to signify the end of the chag.

Remember to Count the Omer.

Recite an abbreviated Havdalah (bottom half of Page 618; skip the top paragraph). We don’t light a candle; we don’t use spices. This is a little different than ArtScroll’s instructions. We just say the Boreh Pri Hagafen blessing, followed by Hamavdil on Page 620.

Please wait at least half an hour before eating any chametz you’ve sold.