Perfect Passover Celebrations!
This year Passover will be celebrated during the week of April 19th. A Seder meal is a wonderful occasion to spend time with family and friends and provides an opportunity to enjoy both old and new traditions! Here are some new ideas to enhance your upcoming Seder meal:
For the younger members of your family, a Seder meal can seem like a long affair. But author Robert Kopman has solved that problem beautifully with a new book entitled 30 Minute Seder: The Haggadah That Blends Brevity with Tradition. This updated approach to the Seder meal is Rabbinically approved, with gender sensitive text and full color illustrations. You can also preview a downloadable version at the site! (30minuteseder.com, $5.95) (And while you’re visiting this website, don’t miss the very funny singing and dancing Matzoh Man!)
New Recipes!
Apple, Asian Pear and Toasted Walnut Haroseth - this new take on one of the six elements of the seder plate promises to be light, fresh and feature a nice crunch! (see Haroseth)
Carrot Soufflé - this tasty side dish recipe comes from a Busy Bee reader who reports that this is her children’s favorite part of the seder meal! (see Carrot Souffle)
Matzoh-Almond Bark - and not to forget dessert – this delicious recipe is very easy to make and guarantees no leftovers! (see Matzoh-Almond Bark)
Passover Conversation Starters from The Box Girls
These clever women have also covered Passover with their unique boxes designed to stimulate conversation around your seder table. The Passover box includes 35 “matzoh” patterned question cards, 20 place cards and 20 stickers and complete instructions! (theboxgirls.com, $19.95)
Fun Stuff!
Count on Plum Party for some witty and entertaining Passover products. Standouts include:
“Teach and Learn” Magnetic Seder Plate - this plate allows children to play, while learning their way around the seder plate, (plum party, $9.00)
Matzoh “ball” - an inflatable beach ball in disguise as a way too funny matzoh ball(!!!), (plumparty, $6.00)
“Passover Bag of Plagues!” - This set provides a tangible presentation of all of the plagues, using a cute toy to symbolize each of the 10 Plagues! Look for fake blood, frogs, lice, bugs, finger puppets and more! Your kids will be thrilled! (plumparty, $15.00)
Every opportunity to gather with family and friends is invaluable and if you can share your faith traditions at the same time, it’s even better! I hope that these ideas will enhance your seder meal this Passover!
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