Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day is May 1 this year. Learn the history of how the day was established in Israel – and how it is observed – learn more here. Some Bay Area Gatherings Yom HaShoah Community-Wide Commemoration of the Holocaust in Oakland Join us as we remember those millions who died in the…
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What do you put on your seder plate?
What do you need on the Seder plate? The Seder Plate holds: Z’roa – a shank bone. Vegetarians can use a beet. This represents the Passover sacrifice that was offered at the ancient temple in Jerusalem. Betzah – an egg. Hard boil the egg. I hold mine (with tongs) over the flames of my gas…
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I love seder plates. There are all kinds to pick from. Go to a local Judaica store and browse. Here’s a traditional look: Lenox China made this seder plate. I got it as a wedding present and used it for years. Then I saw this seder plate and decided that I often need two seder…
Read More »How Long Does the Seder Have to Be?
We are commanded to remember the exodus. We are not commanded to sit up all night getting hungrier and hungrier and wishing we could go home to get a bite of food! We fulfill the commandment by teaching the story of the exodus to the next generation of Jews. Many people say to me, “we…
Read More »A savory Matzah Brei
Our fabulous chef, Paige, brought this recipe to a Passover cooking workshop. Enjoy! Asparagus Matzoh Brei From the New York Times Passover Cookbook ½ pound medium asparagus 3 tablespoons butter or live oil 1 cup thinly sliced onions 5 matzohs 6 eggs, well beaten salt & fresh ground black pepper freshly grated Swiss cheese (optional)…
Read More »A Couple Passover Desserts
Apple Crisp 4 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced Combine and pour over applies: 1 cup matzah cake flour ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tablespoons water Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine and pour over flour mixture and mix until crumbly. Crumble mixture over apples to cover…
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