As Jews around the world prepare for feasts known as seders commemorating the biblical exodus from slavery, there’s a whole list of provisions people are busy gathering to bring the traditions to life. For Persian Jews, green onions — and lots of them — top the list. The ropelike spring greens come out during a particular song, and they’re not used for cooking, but for mayhem. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum explains.
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