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A Passover Seder is not a regular dinner party. And while its customary to bring gifts when you are invited. Its best to err on the side of caution, and not bring food or wine. There are special rules about what foods can be eaten, and there is an issue of what wine is Kosher. One can never be sure about people's level’s of observance so its best to steer clear of these items.. A decorative gift for the home is always well received for example our beautiful newspaper vase&nbs …

Invited to the Passover Seder? What do I bring my Jewish friendsPassover is the most celebrated festival amongst Jews, and probably the best known festival amongst Christians.The Seder, the ceremonial feast held over two nights outside Israel and one night in Israel has very elaborate rituals and is composed of readings and singing and eating of special foods. In addition the table is decorated with particular ornaments and dishes.The festival commemorates Jewish exodus from Egypt. And the …

Part of my mission in travelling is to gain inspiration for new designs. I enjoy going to countries with cultures very different to the European tradition that I grew up with. My mission is to in a small way transfer or repurpose designs to items that can be used on an everyday basis today.I jumped at the idea of travelling to Uzbekistan which is such an exotic and visually rich and enchanting place. The Jewish link always has particular interest to me, and the Jews have such a long and va …

The Journey of the Barcelona Hagadah: A Story of Survival and Continuity.Barcelona was a cultural magnet, the seat of a monarchy and a hub of Mediterranean trade. The large Jewish community of Barcelona, famed for its rabbinical school, was one of the epicenters of European Jewish culture in medieval times and was famed as the “city of sages” among the Jews. The city’s manuscript illuminations workshops actively produced many Haggadot as well as other illustrations.Passover is the fes …

Jewish Wedding TraditionsSelecting a day and date for a wedding is often a challenge. Tuesdays are often selected, It says twice in Genesis about the third day of creating the world, "And God saw that it was good" (Genesis 1:10 and 12), The end of year around Hanuka is regarded as a good times for wedding as around the month of Adar, and Lag Be Omer, and the 15th of Av – the Jewish Valentines day.Jewish weddings are often held in a Synagogue outside of Israel. While in Israel they are usu …