Charoses

/kəˈroʊzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of charoses; a sweet mixture eaten during Passover that symbolizes the mortar used by Hebrew slaves in ancient Egypt.

Etymology

From Hebrew charoset/charoses (חרוסת), possibly derived from cheres (clay) or from Arabic roots. The word entered English through Jewish liturgical tradition. Regional variations exist—Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Mizrahi versions all have different spellings and recipes.

Kelly Says

Charoset is one of the few foods at a Passover seder that's supposed to taste delicious despite representing one of history's darkest moments—it's a powerful example of how food can hold memory and meaning across thousands of years!

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