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My Seder and Me

The following information about the order of the Seder was taken from The Interlinear Haggadah while the commentary is entirely my own.
Kaddesh - Recite the Kiddush

Just as we thank G-d for the sweet grapes that make the wine, I also thank G-d for the sweet taste of Torah that was given to the Jews and [...]

Dude! Where’s My Seder?

I read an interesting article in the spring issue of Voices of Conservative/Masorti Judaism titled “A Place at the Table” written by a Jew by choice. She brings up issues that many of us have either encountered or heard of others encountering when it comes to finding a “home” during Pesach. I found the following [...]

Lots and Groggers

The story of Purim as accounted in the Megillah Esther is a story of strength and a struggle against adversity. The curious thing about this story is that HaShem is not mentioned. However, HaShem is working behind the scenes – as seen in chapter 5, verse 4 – “let the king and Haman come today” [...]