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Happy Passover message from Rabbi David on here or here. .....................................................
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Upcoming Online Events click on each link below in order to connect via Zoom.
All are welcome to this multi-generational virtual Seder lead by Rabbi David with song and meaningful and fun ritual and discussion. You can even invite your family from across the world!
Participants will prepare their own seder plates and ritual foods, so begin the cooking.
We will be using The Wandering is Over Haggadah. In its first pages, it has detailed instructions on getting ready for a Seder. Print out the Haggadah or have a second device with its words ready for use during the Seder.
There will also be plenty of family engagement with curious challenges, stories, games, and even crafts throughout the seder to keep you and your kiddos involved and inspired. Print out this coloring book.
There will also be plenty of family engagement with curious challenges, stories, games, and even crafts throughout the seder to keep you and your kiddos involved and inspired.
Please consider donating what you would have paid to attend our annual Second Night Seder. JCOGS, like many nonprofits, will feel the impact of this economic shutdown, and we are grateful for any donation you are able to make. Donate here.
Saturday, April 11, 8 PM Havdalah Join in Havdalah with Rabbi David and family. Set yourself up before havdalah with a glass of wine or grape juice, some sweet smelling spices, and a havdalah candle (here’s how to make one or to buy one), and follow along with the prayers here. Join via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/816941411 .....................................................
Wednesday, April 15, 9:30-10:15 AM Mutual Aid Hallel with Rabbi David Join Jews across North America, as Rabbi David leads a joyous Hallel service with traditional and contemporary prayers of celebration and longing. Gathering across communities throughout North America, this service is called Mutual Aid Hallel because together we make prayer possible, while increasing our sense of connection and support. Singing Hallel is one of the blessings and gifts of Passover. Come make some raucous celebratory music together! Zoom call, dial by phone +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) - Meeting ID: 845 382 388 https://zoom.us/j/845382388 .....................................................
Satruday, April 18, 7:15-8:15 PM Rita Meets Julia Child: a rugelach-baking celebration Before Havdalah, join rugelach expert Rita Schneps in assembling your post-Pesach treat. We all need something to look forward to right now, and if we cannot have an in-person Seder together and cannot break Pesach together, we're sure going to bake rugelach together. Invite your relatives to log on, as well. Ingredient list here. Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/866613116 ....................................................
Passover this year is going to be a little different from what we’re used to. How do you hold a Seder during a pandemic? We have resources and plenty of events including our own virtual Seder to guide you.
RESOURCES FOR YOUR FIRST NIGHT SEDER
Need help organizing a Seder? Looking for a checklist of what you need? For our JCOGS virtual second night Seder, we will be using this simple The Wandering is Over Haggadah. In its first pages, it has detailed introduction on getting ready for a Seder. Feel free to use it for your first night as well.
What can you do if you cannot get to the grocery and you have an empty spot on your Seder plate? Check out JCOGS member Sarah Ellner as she offers suggestions here.
Yahrzeits
Sheila Steinerman Myron Amerman Philip Zell Ben Katz Andrew K. Andrews Sidonya Menkes Rous William Stewart Rhoda Burleson Lenny Reiter
