I hope everyone had a very special celebration of Passover, First Fruits, and Unleavened Bread! Were you able to attend a Seder or did you host one yourself? Here are a few pictures from my congregation's.
We don't have our own building so for Passover we rent a small building in an area park. It's really just a large empty space with a kitchen and bathrooms. Which is perfect for us.
Other than the tables and chairs, everything is brought in for Seder. We do this potluck style with everyone pitching in. One person brings the plates, another silverware, someone else the glasses. Everyone brings serving spoons, tablecloths, and a menorah. It's a fair amount of work for everyone but it's doable.
If you're hosting a Seder or Passover celebration I would definitely recommend getting everyone involved with various tasks throughout the evening, whether that's candle lighting, refilling cups, or washing dishes afterwards. Doing work side by side with someone is a much more significant experience than having a few people cater to everyone else. More fun too!
Flowers double as decor and favors with each household getting to take some home.
Biggest day of the year for the matzah pinata!
This is my body broken for you.
Here's this year's version of the famous one page Haggadah. Would you anyone be interested in being able to download it?
Passover menu:
Smoked lamb
Roasted root vegetable medley of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and beets
Roasted root vegetable medley of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and beets
Rice and lentil pilaf
Local greens with roasted chickpeas, green olives, and shallots
Hummus two ways: garlic and jalapeno cilantro
Avocado hard boiled eggs
Grain free tabbouli
Fresh vegetables
Roasted red pepper sauce
Tahini sauce
Apple cider vinaigrette
Baked charoset
"Eat to remember this all your life." -Deuteronomy 16:3
Go to Passover dessert: two kinds of cheesecake without crust, chocolate ganache, berries, and a raspberry meringue.
Happy Passover!
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