Pesach 2015

Pesach 2015

by | Apr 2, 2015 | Blog, My Jewish Journey

The goal of our Seders is to engage our children in dialogue about the story of leaving Egypt. Here is a little humour to help bridge the serious moments with the song and food of the evening. Print them and put them under everyone’s plate to help keep the children...
Preparing for the Seder

Preparing for the Seder

by | Mar 19, 2015 | Blog, My Jewish Journey

Many of us spend hours preparing for the “physical” i.e. food parts of the Seder. However, we do not spend nearly enough time getting ready for the “spiritual” experience of the seder, which is accomplished through recitation of the Haggadah. I would like to spend the...
Purim 2015 – Arrogance vs. Ambition

Purim 2015 – Arrogance vs. Ambition

by | Mar 6, 2015 | Blog, My Jewish Journey

When we think about the Purim story, we immediately think of the central element of the plot, how the Persian Jews were saved through the action plan of Esther. But like all of Tanach, there’s more than one lesson, and when we look again at the characters and the plot...