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 mumbling from other guests? Join me to discuss ways to keep everyone happy, when to compromise and when to…
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Passover Made Easy
Not everyone who holds a seder grew up with Passover traditions. Dawn will share tasty Passover recipes, shortcuts, and tips for engaging children (and spouses) of all ages in the holiday. Date: Thursday, March 22 Time: 9:30 – 11:30am Place: Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon Cost: $20 To register, please call the Osher Marin…
Read More »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)…
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