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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
The Journey of the Barcelona Hagadah: A Story of Survival and Continuity.
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
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7th Feb 2022