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12 Ways to Celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Here's 12 ways you can celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread | Land of Honey
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1. Bake matzah bread. I know the rabbinical rules to 'unleavened' can be a little intimidating but really what YHWH says is just to not let your bread rise or ferment. Making your own matzah is not difficult and it's SO MUCH BETTER than the boxed kind. Here's my recipe for matzah made with einkorn flour.
Einkorn matzah bread to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread | Land of Honey

2. Read Scripture. This is something we desperately need to reclaim as a joy instead of drudgery. Read appropriate passages out loud, ask children to act them out, memorize a verse this week, or art journal. Our lives and special times will be so much better if YHWH's word is the cornerstone.
Scripture study during Matzah Week | Land of Honey

3. Make a matzah pinata. Isn't little Lior who made his own mini matzah pinata the cutest? Here are my directions for this super fun Unleavened Bread Week decoration and tradition. Maybe the kids could smash it and get out the goodies at the end of the week?
DIY Matzah Pinata | Land of Honey

4. Wear something festive. This Yeshua is the afikomen tee is on sale, or you could wear this shirt! Grab a matzah tie, or even get your dog involved in the festivities with a bandana or collar. Matzah socks, anyone?
Matzah socks! Perfect for Passover | Land of Honey

5. Celebrate with a sweet kosher-for-Passover treat. Not baking with flour doesn't mean you can't enjoy a special dessert! Try these chocolate donuts,  or a mixed berry pavlova, or these walnut-crusted cherry tarts from Love and Lemons.
Sour cherry tarts with walnut crust - kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

6. Make a matzo house. Definitely the answer to the traditional gingerbread house. Decorate with fruit, nuts, or candy. Use frosting or peanut butter for the glue. Martha Stewart shows us how.

7. Get your omer counter ready to go. You can make your own or print one of, but either way counting fifty days to get to Shavuot is a commandment of YHWH. Last year I did a DIY flair one that was such fun to put together. Torah Sisters Magazine also has the prettiest printable cards to use and a kids counter, and both are free!
DIY Flair Count the Omer calendar | Land of Honey

8. Watch a movie. From The Prince of Egypt to Exodus: Gods and Kings to The Ten Commandments to shorter kids movies there is a fair amount of media that portrays the Exodus story, albeit not usually in a 100% Scripturally accurate way. I find visual aids very helpful, but of course use discernment about what media you consume and be ready to fact check and discuss discrepancies with your fellow movie goers. Here is a children's cartoon on the Israelites leaving Egypt that you can watch for free.

9. Decorate with a printable. 1 Corinthians 5:8 should be central to our focus during the Feast of Unleavened Bread, so print it off as a reminder. Lots of other Feast appropriate printables can be found here.
Scripture study during Matzah Week | Land of Honey

10. Clay matzos. I showed you how to make these last week. Use them for jewelry, barettes, doll houses, as flair for your omer calendar, magnets, or to decorate an inexpensive picture frame with. 
Make your own clay matzo jewelry to celebrate Unleavened Bread | Land of Honey

11. Send a card. Receiving cards in the mail was always a marker of a special time to me as a child. Use this chag sameach card from The Climbing Tree or make your own. Sending to friends and family who also celebrate the Feast is fun for all, and sending to those who don't celebrate can be a thoughtful gesture that you're thinking of them.
Printable Chag Sameach cards for Passover and Unleavened Bread | Land of Honey

12. Invite someone to dinner. This is special and memorable. Serve unleavened bread and maybe one or two of these recipes. This simple brunch is a huge crowd pleaser with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumbers on fresh matzah. Discuss the meaning of the Feast and how it pertains to Yahusha to introduce your guests to this aspect of the kingdom.
Perfect brunch during Matzo Week | Land of Honey

How will you be celebrating Matzah week?

Here's 12 ways you can celebrate during Matzah Week | Land of Honey

Matzah Week Recipes

Kosher for Passover Recipes for Matzah Week | Land of Honey

I think we've missed it with the Feast of Unleavened Bread, guys. Scripture describes this week as a feast, and that means lots of delicious and nourishing food. I'm not sure why we have accepted Matzah Week as a time of inferior cuisine.
40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
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Shopping this weekend I discovered a special 'Kosher for Passover' section at a grocery store. It contained everything from cereals to mayonnaise to cookies, all certified Kosher for Passover. (Need an overview of what 'Kosher for Passover is? Click here.) These items were all pricey, and the few that I've tried I wasn't impressed with. And the ingredient list? Sketchy at best. There were lots of things I wouldn't want to eat at any time of the year, but especially as a celebration of the goodness and greatness of YHWH. I want to see us get back on track. Like the Passover Seder, what we eat during Matzah Week expresses something about who we believe YHWH is. I believe that he created plenty of foods that are nourishing and wonderful and appropriate to eat during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 

These recipes are as is kosher for Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread week. No alterations, substitutions, or tracking down strange ingredients necessary. These are made with real, nourishing, whole foods that are found in regular grocery stores. When I made this list I purposefully searched for recipes that would go well with homemade matzah. This week is about unleavened bread after all.


40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
Lentils are definitely a go to during Unleavened Bread. Also check out, Creamy French Lentils with Mushrooms from the First Mess, and Jenny Kayne's Middle Eastern Grilled Vegetable and Lentil Bowl would be perfect with einkorn matzah. 

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
Falafel is one of my favorites and can definitely be made without any flour. For a lentil version check out A Pinch of Yum's Ultimate Winter Bliss Bowls with Lentil Falafel.

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
By the way, a lot of olives are free of chametz. Look for kalamatas or other red ones as they are usually preserved in red wine vinegar.


40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
Sarah has other great spaghetti squash recipes too, like Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Squash Bake and Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Mushroom Lentil Marinara.

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
Spicy Black Bean Soup from Cookie and Kate
I have yet to serve this soup to someone who didn't like it!

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
Toasted Sesame and Miso Dressing from A Beautiful Mess
Many commercial salad dressings are chametz but making your own doesn't take long at all.

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
This would be great with soft or crunchy matzah!

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
Double check your chipotles as I've seen some kosher for Passover, but not all. You can sub fresh jalapeno if you prefer.

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
This with cucumber on einkorn matzah will be my go to next week!

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
We forget how wonderful cauliflower is until we eat it again. Anyone else feel this way?

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
Homemade Salsa from Alice and Lois
Use with burrito bowls, black bean soup, or as part of a taco salad.

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
These are loaded with antioxidants from the turmeric, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon.

40+ Recipes that are Kosher for Passover | Land of Honey
Chocolate Cherry Meringue Stack Cake from Top With Cinnamon
I know what I'll be having for dessert.

Isn't the abundance of healthy meal options amazing? While YHWH does give certain restrictions on our eating he bountifully provides for our needs.
What are you looking forward to making during Matzah Week? Share your favorite recipes with us!

Kosher for Passover Recipes for the Week of Unleavened Bread | Land of Honey

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