Passover is more than just matzo, wine, and storytelling—it’s a time to bring families together and celebrate freedom, tradition, and of course, a little humor. Whether you’re sitting at the Seder table or prepping in the kitchen, a great pun can add levity to your holiday and get everyone giggling between bites of brisket. So, if you’re looking to liberate yourself from boring conversation, these 45 Passover puns will bring the plagues of laughter in full force. From matzo to Moses, we’ve got the jokes that’ll make you say, “Dayenu!”
Each joke is delivered with a cheeky twist, in classic dad-joke style, designed to entertain guests of all ages. We’ve made sure no pun is alike—because repetition is the real eleventh plague. So go ahead, unleash these Passover puns and part the Red Sea of silence at your table.
45 Punbelievable Passover Jokes That’ll Crack You Up
1. Let My Puns Go!
Why did the comedian cross the Red Sea? To deliver stand-up that slays like Moses.
2. Matzo With the Most-o
What’s a matzo’s favorite social network? Crumbler.
3. Pharaoh-Ciously Funny
Why was Pharaoh bad at poker? He kept trying to deal with plagues.
4. Seder? I Hardly Know Her!
What did the guy say after a blind Passover date? “She was matzo-ballin’!”
5. Unleavened and Unfiltered
Why don’t matzos ever rise to the occasion? They like to keep things flat and honest.
6. A-Fro-Ka!
What hairstyle is most popular at Passover? The Ten-Curl-mandments.
7. The Ten Pun-mandments
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s brisket joke.
8. Elijah Who?
Who’s always late to the party but still gets a sip of wine? Elijah the ghost guest.
9. Mazel Tov and Matzo Love
What did one matzo say to the other at the wedding? “Let’s get unleavened together.”
10. Brisket Happens
Why was the brisket always optimistic? Because it knew things would turn out rare-ly well.
11. Pass the Pun Over
Why did the rabbi bring a ladder to Seder? To reach new heights of humor.
12. Moses on the Move
What’s Moses’ favorite ride? The parting bus—splits in the middle and keeps on rolling.
13. What’s Cooking, Pharaoh?
What’s Pharaoh’s favorite meal? Grilled complaints with a side of stubbornness.
14. Miriam’s Mic Drop
Why did Miriam start a band? Because she already had the tambourine and killer timing.
15. The Haggadah Habit
Why did the book get invited to every Seder? It really told a good story.
16. Oy to the World
Why was the Seder playlist so Jewish? Because it had a lotta Oy tunes.
17. Bread of Affliction, Joke of Addiction
Why do matzos make great stand-up comics? They always crack people up.
18. Don’t Be a Schleper
Why did the matzo get promoted? It was great at rising to the occasion—psych!
19. Bitter Herbs, Sweet Laughs
Why did the horseradish get a comedy special? Because it had a spicy sense of humor.
20. Seder Plate Smash
What’s the best DJ name for a Seder party? DJ Egg and Maror.
21. Plague It Cool
Why didn’t the locusts get invited back? They were too buzzkill-y.
22. Dip It Low, Lift It High
Why did the parsley start dancing? It got dipped twice and got tipsy on saltwater.
23. Frogs and Giggles
What do frogs say at Seder? “Ribbit-repent and let us go!”
24. Pharaoh Needs Therapy
Why did Pharaoh start journaling? To deal with his control issues and dreams about frogs.
25. Kosher Komedy
What do you call a kosher comedian during Passover? A pun-ciple of unleavened fun.
26. Matzo-matic Timing
Why don’t matzo jokes get stale? Because they start off flat and stay that way!
27. Staff Picks
Why did Moses carry a stick? Because it doubled as a mic drop for his miracle sets.
28. Moses, CEO of Exodus Inc.
Why did Moses become a startup founder? Because he was great at leading people out of tight spaces.
29. The Prophet Margin
Why did Elijah get into investing? He had a nose for prophets.
30. Hillel Sandwich Humor
Why did the Hillel sandwich apply for a cooking show? It wanted to prove it could combine forces.
31. Let My Veggies Go
Why did the carrots rebel at Seder? They were tired of being rooted in tradition.
32. That’s a Wrap
Why did the afikoman become a movie star? Because it always came out of hiding at the perfect time.
33. Pharaoh’s Playlist
What song did Pharaoh hate? “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore.
34. The Great Escape Room
Why is the Exodus like an escape room? You need plagues, puzzles, and divine hints to get out.
35. Chosen People, Chosen Punchlines
Why are Jewish puns the best? Because they’ve been chosen for generations.
36. Pharaoh’s Pet Peeve
What really bugged Pharaoh? The gnats. Literally.
37. Matzo Rises to the Joke
Why did the matzo run for office? To represent the flat majority.
38. Moses’ GPS
Why didn’t Moses ever get lost? His staff always pointed the way.
39. Frogged Out
Why was Egypt hopping mad? Because they were completely frogged out.
40. Plagues for Laughs
Why didn’t the livestock laugh? Because hoofing it all night was no joke.
41. The Seder Sitcom
What would a Seder-based sitcom be called? Everybody Loves Brisket.
42. Exit Strategy
What’s Moses’ favorite business term? “Exodus plan.”
43. Haggadah Be Kidding
Why don’t people read the Haggadah on Kindle? Too many pages to turn at once.
44. The Last Laugh
What’s the final plague of comedy? Death… by laughter.
45. The Bread of No Regret
Why did the matzo never apologize? It knew it did nothing wrong.
Conclusion
Passover isn’t just about remembering history—it’s about creating new memories, sharing stories, and having a good laugh along the way. These 45 Passover puns bring a joyful twist to the traditions we cherish, reminding us that humor, like matzo, is best when shared. Whether you’re retelling these jokes between cups of wine or sneaking them into your Haggadah reading, may your Seder be filled with light-hearted fun, unleavened joy, and absolutely pun-derful moments.
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