As we prepare for Passover (the holiday begins Friday evening April 19), I'd like to highlight a few things that will enhance your celebration.
Before we can even celebrate Passover we traditionally "sell" our chametz (non-kosher for Passover food - grain products, etc.) before the holiday. You can click here for the form which you can send back to me.
In order to better understand the foods are kosher for Passover without a certification and how to clean all types kitchen appliances and counter tops, use this guide from the Rabbinical assembly to guide you.
The main feature of the holiday of course is the seder. For nearly 3,000 years we have gathered every year with family and friends to retell the story of the miraculous exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt. With symbolic foods, the four questions by the youngest child and the prayers and readings from the Haggadah Passover remains one of the most widely observed Jewish rituals. You can imagine then that there are a wide variety of Haggadot (plural of Haggadah) available to use at your seder and here are a few that I would recommend:
In the aftermath of the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, a women started this project for Passover in memory of her mother in law who was killed in that synagogue. The idea behind this initiative is to do what we all do, invite people to your Seder, celebrate Pesach together, have discussions around the table and in the process educate ourselves, others and push back against Antisemitism and hatred. This program, 2forSeder, asks those hosting a Seder to invite 2 individuals, particularly those who have never been to a Seder before to join them. Once hosts register their Seder on the website, www.2forSeder.org, they will be able to download a supplement with information, a few guiding questions and some of Joyce's favorite Passover recipes.
Dr. Erica Brown wrote this prayer against Antisemitism that can be included in your seder.
HADAR - a non-denominational institute in NY has this sophisticated collection of essays on various topics related to the seder and Passover. It also has a page of discussion questions for your seder. Click on the lick and download the source sheet.
Global Day of Jewish Learning has this great text study resource to enhance discussions at your seder.
KVELLER has this haggadah which you can print for your seder. It has all the sections and contemporary readings too.
JEWBELONG has this creative haggadah with songs and readings.
HIAS - the Jewish organization that aids refugees and immigrants - offers this abbreviated Haggadah which focuses on the refugee crisis in the world.
AJWS - American Jewish World Service - offers this abbreviated Haggadah that highlights a wide range of social justice issues.
This message from JTS Chancellor Arnie Eisen is an excellent source for discussion at your seder.
PJ Library offers wonderful suggestions for understanding Passover and making Passover kid-friendly. Go to this page for these excellent resources.
My Jewish Learning offers this page which provides an excellent overview of the holiday and offers more resources.
If you are in a religiously blended family you might find this site helpful.
If you have children or other members of the family with special needs you may find this site helpful.
Finally, you might find this Lion King video to be a lot of fun!
Wishes for a joyous and meaningful Passover!
Before we can even celebrate Passover we traditionally "sell" our chametz (non-kosher for Passover food - grain products, etc.) before the holiday. You can click here for the form which you can send back to me.
In order to better understand the foods are kosher for Passover without a certification and how to clean all types kitchen appliances and counter tops, use this guide from the Rabbinical assembly to guide you.
The main feature of the holiday of course is the seder. For nearly 3,000 years we have gathered every year with family and friends to retell the story of the miraculous exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt. With symbolic foods, the four questions by the youngest child and the prayers and readings from the Haggadah Passover remains one of the most widely observed Jewish rituals. You can imagine then that there are a wide variety of Haggadot (plural of Haggadah) available to use at your seder and here are a few that I would recommend:
In the aftermath of the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, a women started this project for Passover in memory of her mother in law who was killed in that synagogue. The idea behind this initiative is to do what we all do, invite people to your Seder, celebrate Pesach together, have discussions around the table and in the process educate ourselves, others and push back against Antisemitism and hatred. This program, 2forSeder, asks those hosting a Seder to invite 2 individuals, particularly those who have never been to a Seder before to join them. Once hosts register their Seder on the website, www.2forSeder.org, they will be able to download a supplement with information, a few guiding questions and some of Joyce's favorite Passover recipes.
Dr. Erica Brown wrote this prayer against Antisemitism that can be included in your seder.
HADAR - a non-denominational institute in NY has this sophisticated collection of essays on various topics related to the seder and Passover. It also has a page of discussion questions for your seder. Click on the lick and download the source sheet.
Global Day of Jewish Learning has this great text study resource to enhance discussions at your seder.
KVELLER has this haggadah which you can print for your seder. It has all the sections and contemporary readings too.
JEWBELONG has this creative haggadah with songs and readings.
HIAS - the Jewish organization that aids refugees and immigrants - offers this abbreviated Haggadah which focuses on the refugee crisis in the world.
AJWS - American Jewish World Service - offers this abbreviated Haggadah that highlights a wide range of social justice issues.
This message from JTS Chancellor Arnie Eisen is an excellent source for discussion at your seder.
PJ Library offers wonderful suggestions for understanding Passover and making Passover kid-friendly. Go to this page for these excellent resources.
My Jewish Learning offers this page which provides an excellent overview of the holiday and offers more resources.
If you are in a religiously blended family you might find this site helpful.
If you have children or other members of the family with special needs you may find this site helpful.
Finally, you might find this Lion King video to be a lot of fun!
Wishes for a joyous and meaningful Passover!
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