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The Passover Seder – a different experience for Israelis and Diaspora families
The Passover Seder is the most celebrated of Jewish
festivals. Whether religious or virtually unobservant, the vast majority of
Jews, gather around and dip into Matza territory. But the meaning of the Seder
is viewed very differently outside of Israel and in Israel. In the diaspora,
there is that sense of belonging and to the whole Jewish world, that great
feeling that you are one of the tribe, and that you are in step with the tribe.
All your Jewish brethren around the world are doing the
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29th Mar 2022
10 Unique Passover gifts for Hosts
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
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20th Mar 2022
Is Putin the New Pharaoh? Passover, its universal themes of Freedom
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
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20th Mar 2022
PASSOVER INSPIRATION FROM BUKHARIAN UZBEKISTAN
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
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11th Feb 2022
Passover Customs from around the World
On Seder night, the Haggadah sets the order
or Seder of the evening, but foods and traditions vary enormously among
different communities. Ashkenazim can’t imagine a seder plate without
horseradish, while many Sephardic families use romaine lettuce for maror
and celery leaves for karpas. Naturally, foods were often
influenced by what was available locally and by regional culinary traditions.My Sephardic mother cooked the eggs for the
seder plate in onions skins and added a dash of coffee.
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17th Feb 2021