A. The Seder is a gathering of friends
and relatives for a meal celebrating the Jewish holiday of
Passover. Over the course of the meal, traditional foods are
eaten, and the story of Passover is retold, with all sorts
of props and group participation. A. That's all right! This isn't for Jews
only; this is a chance to share the story and traditions of
the Passover holiday with all our friends and family. A. Well, you probably do...they look the
same as everyone else! That said, it's still a fun party,
there's some cool history, there's food and wine, and then,
when it's all done, a great concert. What more could you ask
for? A. This is a traditional song circle,
meaning that the artists will take turns singing songs. The
song circle really isn't part of the Passover Seder...though
a few of us are Jewish! A. Well, there are some food restrictions for Passover so we've added this link to recipes that are appropriate. We're not asking people to keep a kosher kitchen or use separate plates for things, we're going to be pretty reform about all this. The recipe page will give you some basic dietary restrictions. We'll keep the pork and shellfish out for this night...let's skip the bread. The most important thing
is DON'T STRESS
OUT ABOUT THE DIETARY
STUFF!
There's always
salads, side-veggies, fruit...don't let the food stop you
from coming and having
fun! A. Hey, what's with all the
questions? A. Of course! That's just like coming to
a concert. Priority seating will be given to those already
at the Seder; tickets are $20 each. A. Please feel free to ask us any
questions. Take a look around the web at Passover Seder
information, if you haven't been to one before. This will be
fun, casual, and promises to be interesting. And trust us,
there's nothing quite like flicking water around while
yelling out plagues! Recipes 1.
Matzah for everyone! 13.
Green Salad 14.
Big Spinach Salad 15.
Paper Napkins 16.
Plastic Utensils 17.
Plates and Bowls 18.
Parsley 19.
Coconut Cream Pie 20.
Matzah Ball Soup 21.
Horserasdish Food/Stuff
We Could Use: 1.
Passover Stuff: Lamb
Shank 2.
Plastic Cups 2.
Another entree! What
Else? If
you're having a Seder the night before, and have
extra Passover stuff, i.e., shank bone, parsley,
etc., bring 'em along.
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Sunday,
April 20th Miller's
Community & Arts Tickets:
$20.00 per person Tickets
for the song circle, at 7:00 PM, *If you're coming to the potluck, tickets are $15.00 for each member of your party. We ask you to try to bring enough of what you're bringing to feed your party, with a little bit left over for others. Please read the FAQ section to the left for some information about dietary restrictions for this event. The most important thing is DON'T STRESS OUT ABOUT THE DIETARY STUFF! There's always salads, side-veggies, fruit...don't let the food issue stop you from coming and having fun! Here's a list of what we have/need!
Passover Information Recipes and Dietary Information The Four Questions................The Ten Plagues
Passover is the 8 day observance commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II. A time of family gatherings and lavish meals called Seders, the story of Passover is retold through the reading of the Haggadah. With its special foods, songs, and customs, the Seder is the focal point of the Passover celebration. The Passover Seder Taking place the first 2 nights of the 8 day holiday, the Seder is the most important event in the Passover celebration. Usually gathering the whole family and friends together, the Seder is steeped in long held traditions and customs The centerpiece of which is the Seder plate, a special plate containing the 5 foods that remind us of the struggle of the Israelites in their quest and journey to freedom Three pieces of matzoh are placed in a Matzoh Cover (a cloth sleeve or envelope) and placed in the center of the Seder table. Before the meal begins the middle matzoh is removed and broken in half One half is returned to the Matzoh Cover, the other - the Afikomen - is hidden, to be hunted by the children at the end of the Seder meal. The child who finds the Afikomen wins a special prize. Some homes break the Afikomen in to many pieces assuring that each child present can find a piece and receive a prize The Seder plate contains foods that have special meaning for this holiday 1. Haroseth 2. Parsley (dipped in salt water) 3. Roasted egg 4. Shank Bone 5. Bitter herbs Haroseth A mixture of chopped walnuts, wine, cinnamon and apples that represents the mortar the Jewish slaves used to assemble the Pharaoh's bricks Parsley Symbolizing Springtime, it is dipped in salt water to remind us of for the tears of the Jewish slaves Egg Another symbol of Spring Shank Bone Symbolic of the sacrificial lamb offering, the bone can come from whatever the family is eating, such as the leg bone of a roasted turkey Bitter Herb Freshly grated horseradish reflects the bitter affliction of slavery During the Seder 4 glasses of wine are poured to represent the 4 stages of the exodus 1. freedom 2. deliverance 3. redemption 4. release A fifth cup of wine is poured and placed on the Seder table. This is the Cup of Elijah, an offering for the Prophet Elijah. During the Seder the door to the home is opened to invite the prophet Elijah in After the meal is eaten, the children search for the Afikomen. The Seder is finished when the children have found the Afikomen and everyone has eaten a piece |