Passover is LITERALLY a week away. So let’s consider the issues you may be dealing with. You have nowhere to go for Passover and you feel awkward asking to be included. I couldn’t sympathize more! You are not alone; a number of people have brought this up to me. It’s even happened to me. So…
Read More »
Well, here we go! Shabbat is in a few hours and tomorrow evening comes Passover. I urge you to learn at least ONE new thing for every Passover. Don’t let it get stale. To that end I am sending you a few options to spice up your experience. Last minute Passover enhancements From the Hartman…
Read More »
You’ve barely washed the make-up off your little Vashti or Batman and it’s time to figure out an age appropriate Seder for kids, plus how to keep the adults interested. It’s lucky that there are so many sources of help. I suggest you spend some time with one or more haggadahs (haggadot in Hebrew) to…
Read More »
Just a few days till Passover. Plan ahead so you don’t drive yourself crazy. Passover Tips I’ve come across so many wonderful ideas, resources and activities! I’m just going to make a list of them all. Send a free Passover e-card from the Reform Judaism site. Personalized Passover Place Cards – This woman offers loads of downloadable (not…
Read More »
Time to plan where you’ll have Seder! At a community Seder, someone else’s home, or your home? Rarely are community Seders on the FIRST night of Passover. But if you don’t have time or an invitation it’s a lovely, easy way to share the event. Here’s a list of Bay Area Community Seders compiled by…
Read More »
It can be a challenge to have everyone from your neighbor’s toddler to your great uncle coming to your Seder. Will people be bored? Will they get hungry? Will the kids wander from the table eliciting grumbling from other guests? Come discuss ways to engage different ages from infant to school age to teen to…
Read More »Our weekly email goes out to hundreds of interfaith couples & families in the Bay Area. Topics cover the many questions and mysteries that interfaith couples want answered.