Note from the Songwriter:


A feather, candle, and a spoon. Separately, just a collection of objects. Together, they help us perform the ritual of B’dikat Chametz, searching for the last bit of bread the night before Passover. We turn off all the lights, and the candle guides our way. We use a wooden spoon so it can be burned along with the crumbs. And the feather? That’s to sweep the chametz into the spoon, of course! This ritual was discussed in the mishna, the Jewish law codes, but today seems strange and archaic. Which, honestly, it is. But it is these “bizarre” rituals that can connect us the most to our past and our heritage. Jews have been searching for chametz by the light of the moon for thousands of years. Try it with your family this Pesach, and it’s sure to be a fun and memorable experience. (And who doesn’t like a scavenger hunt?)
Lyrics:
Chorus
Feather, candle and a spoon
cause Pesach is coming soon
We search for chametz by the light of the moon
with a feather, candle and a spoon

We’ve cleaned every room and floor
now we have to search once more
but we don’t use a mop or a broom
we use a feather candle and a spoon

There is no bread to be found
so we’ve hidden some pieces around
We play hide and seek all around the room
with a feather candle and a spoon

Chorus
bridge:
Tomorrow, by ten in the morning
we’ll burn our crumbs away (burn our crumbs away)
‘cause after that we’ll only eat matzah
For eight whole days!

Once the chametz is gone
We’ll know our searching is done
We’ll sing a blessing to this little tune
With our feather, candle, and a spoon

Baruch atah adonai
eloheinu melech ha’olam asher
kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu
al biur chametz
Chorus

With a barbie, flashlight and a shoe. (Wait a minute)
With some crayons, legos, and some glue (Wait, I got it!)
With a feather candle and a spoon!