CBI Passover Handbook 2010

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St. Petersburg, Florida

Passover Handbook 2010/5770

Yom Tov Candlelighting

Times:

Monday, March 29 7:29 pm

Tuesday, March 30 8:30 pm

Friday, April 2 7:31 pm

Sunday, April 4 7:32 pm

Monday, April 5 8:33 pm

Passover Schedule 2

Guide to Passover In the Home 3-5

Food and Food Stuff 6-7

Tips for a Safe Passover 8

Rules 9-11

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

The Seder 12-14

Mehirat Hametz 15

Passover Enrichment Suggestions 16

The Matzah of Unity 17

Family Passover Second Seder 18

BBQ Dinner 19

Seder Nights

Monday, March 29,and Tuesday March 30, 2010

Hag Kasher V’sameah The Leaders of Congregation B'nai Israel

Wishes All Its Members and Friends

The Pleasure of a Bright and Joyful Pesah

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Sunday March 28 Evening Bedikat Hametz - Seach for Hametz

Monday March 29 7:45 am Siyum B'horim Service followed by Breakfast

Siyum B’horim is the morning minyan and brief study session followed by a light breakfast and is the last hametz meal eaten before Pesah. Attendance at this minyan is a special mitzvah for all first born males; first born daughters and others who wish to attend are also welcome!

Yom Tov:

Monday March 29 6:00 pm Minha, Minha, First Seder at home

Tuesday March 30 9:00 am Yom Tov Services, 1st day Pesah

Includes Tal, the prayer for rain in Musaf Service.

6:00 pm Minha, Maariv - Congregation Second Seder

Wednesday March 31 9:00 am Yom Tov Services, 2nd day Pesah

7:45 pm Minha, Maariv & Conclusion of Yom Tov

Hol Hamoed Pesah:

Thursday April 1 7:45 am Hol Hamoed Morning Minyan

6:00 pm Congregation Kosher for Passover BBQ Dinner

7:30 pm Hol Hamoed Evening Minyan

Friday April 2 7:45 am Hol Hamoed Morning Minyan

6:30 pm Minha & Shabbat Hol Hamoed Pesah Service

Saturday April 3 9:00 am Shabbat Hol Hamoed Pesah Services

7:30 pm Shabbat Minha, Maariv & Havdala

Sunday April 4 9:00 am Hol Hamoed Morning Minyan

Yom Tov:

Sunday April 4 6:30 pm Erev Yom Tov Pesah Service

Monday April 5 9:00 am Yom Tov Services, 7th day Pesah

6:30 pm Yom Tov Service, 8th day Pesah

Tuesday April 6 9:00 am Yom Tov Services, 8th day Pesah

Yizkor & Memorial Plaques Dedication

7:45 pm Minha, Maariv & Conclusion of Yom Tov


The Rabbinical Assembly Pesah Guide 5770 Of all the festivals, Pesah is the one that not only requires the most effort to prepare for, but by halakhic standards is the most complex. Yet most Jews are committed to doing their best to observe the laws of Pesah. Here we are providing a set of guidelines for Pesah food and preparations. We will present some principles first and then proceed to specifics. Of course we cannot cover every possibility in this brief outline. Please contact Rabbi Jacob Luski if you have any questions.

Kashering of Kitchen Appliances and Utensils It is customary (and easiest) to remove the utensils and dishes that are used during the year, replacing them with either new utensils or ones used year to year only for Pesah. This is clearly not possible for major appliances and may not even be possible for dishes and utensils. There is a process for kashering many, but not all, kitchen items thus making them kosher for Pesah. The general principle used in kashering is that the way the utensil absorbs food is the way it can be purged of that food (Ke-volo kakh pol-to). Thus utensils used directly on a fire need to be kashered by fire (libbun), utensils used in cooking require boiling (hag’alah) and utensils used only for cold food are kashered by rinsing. Specific items are covered below. a. Earthenware (china, pottery etc) cannot be kashered. However fine translucent

chinaware that was put away clean and that has not been used for over one year, may be used after washing. The china is then pareve and may be designated for milchig or fleishig use.

b. Plastic items generally may not be kashered. c. Metal utensils used in a fire must first be thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned and

then must be subjected to direct fire. A blow torch and a self-cleaning oven are two ways to accomplish this purging (libbun). This is a complicated and potentially dangerous procedure and may result in discoloration of the metal being purged. Exercise caution when performing libbun. Metal baking utensils cannot be kashered because they require direct fire and this will warp them.

d. To kasher metal pots used for cooking and eating and silverware and utensils wholly of metal not used for baking, thoroughly clean the item, then following a


strict 24 hour waiting period, where they are not used, immerse the item (hag’alah) in water at a rolling boil. For pots and pans, clean handles thoroughly. If the handle can be removed, do so for a more thorough cleaning. Each item must be completely exposed to the boiling water to accomplish hag’alah. Pots and pans are either immersed in a larger pot of boiling water (may be done one section at a time) or filled with water brought to a rolling boil and then a heated stone is dropped into the pot such that the boiling water overflows to cover the sides of the pot. In the case of silverware every part of each piece must be exposed to the water at a rolling boil. Following this process, each utensil is rinsed in cold water.

e. Ovens and Ranges – every part that comes in contact with food

must be thoroughly cleaned. This includes the walls and top and bottom of the oven. Then the oven or range should be heated as hot as possible. The oven should be heated at maximum heat for an hour; the range top until the elements turn red and glow. Then parts of the range top around the elements that can be covered should be covered, usually with aluminum foil. Self cleaning ovens are put through the full cleaning cycle while empty. Following this process the oven should be again cleaned to remove any ash. If the oven was very dirty to start, two cycles may be needed to assume a thorough cleaning.

f. Smooth top electric ranges present a challenge. We recommend cleaning the top

thoroughly and then turning on the burners to maximum so that it heats as hot as possible and then carefully pour boiling water on the surface area around the burners.

g. Microwave ovens that have no convection option should be thoroughly cleaned. Then an

8 ounce cup of water is placed inside, the oven is turned on until the water almost disappears (at least 6 of the 8 ounces is gone). Heating to complete dryness may damage the oven. A microwave oven that has a browning element cannot be kashered.

h. Convection ovens are kashered like regular ovens. Make sure to clean thoroughly around the fan. i. Glassware is a subject about which the authorities disagree. One opinion requires that

glasses be soaked in water for three days, changing the water every 24 hours. Another opinion requires only that the glasses be scrubbed and cleaned thoroughly or run through a dishwasher. Glass cookware is treated like a metal pot. See above for procedure. Glass bakeware like metal bakeware cannot be kashered.


j. A dishwasher needs to be thoroughly clean including the inside area around the drainage. Then a full cycle while empty should be run with kosher detergent. After 24 hours of not being used the dishwasher is again run empty for the purpose of kashering. The dishwasher and the racks are pareve following this process. For enamel coated dishwashers, consult a rabbinic authority.

k. Other electrical appliances can be kashered if the parts that come

in contact with hametz are metal and are removable, in which case they may be kashered like all other metal cooking utensils. If the parts are not removable, the appliances cannot be kashered. We recommend whenever possible that small appliances be used that are strictly for Pesah thus avoiding the difficulty of kashering these appliances.

l. Tables, closets, and counters should be thoroughly cleaned and covered for Pesah. The

coverings can be contact paper, regular paper, foil or cloth that does not contain hametz (e.g. been starched with hametz starch). Alternatively, boiling water may be poured over the counters after they have been thoroughly cleaned. The use of this alternative method depends on the material of which the counter was made. Below is a list of materials for countertops that the Chicago Rabbinical Council affirms may be kashered for Passover. It is important to note that these materials may be kashered only if they are not stained, scratched, or cracked. Surfaces with a synthetic finish also must be cleaned and covered

as they may not be kasherable. For questions contact a rabbinic authority.

Common Brands: Avonite Acrylic, Buddy Rhodes Granite,Caesar Stone Marble, Cheng Design Metals (stainless steel, copper), Corian Plastic laminate, Craftart Polyester Base, Formica Quartz resin, Gibraltar Slate, John Boos Soapstone, Nevamar Wood-butcher block, Omega, Pionite, Silestone, Spekva, Staron, Surrell, Swanstone, Wilsonart, Zodiac .

Common Materials: Acrylic, Granite, Marble, Metals (stainless steel, copper), Plastic

laminate, Polyester Base, Quartz resin, Slate, Soapstone, Wood and butcher block. m. A metal kitchen sink can be kashered by thoroughly cleaning and scrubbing the sink

(especially the garbage catch), letting it sit for 24 hours and then carefully pouring boiling water over all the surfaces of the sink including the lip. A porcelain sink cannot be kashered, so Pesah dish basins and dish racks must be used, one each for milchig and fleishig.

n. Non-Passover dishes, pots, utensils and hametz food that have been sold as part of the

selling of one’s hametz should be separated, covered or locked away to prevent accidental use.


Foods and Food Stuff The Torah prohibits the ownership of hametz (leavened grains) during Pesah. Therefore, we arrange for the sale of the hametz to a non-Jew. The transfer, mekhirat hametz, is accomplished by appointing an agent, Rabbi Jacob Luski, to handle the sale. It is a valid and legal transfer of ownership. At the end of the holiday, the agent arranges to repurchase the items on behalf of the owner, since the hametz is again permitted. If ownership of the hametz was not transferred before the holiday, the use of any such hametz remains prohibited after the holiday (hametz sheavar ha-Pesah). Since the Torah prohibits the eating of hametz during Pesah, and since many common foods contain some hametz, guidance is necessary when shopping and preparing for Pesah. An item that is kosher all year round, and that is made with no hametz, and is processed on machines used only for that item and nothing else may be used with no special Pesah supervision. White milk would be an example of such a product. In most cases however, since we do not know enough about the processing of products or the sources of ingredients products ought to have Pesah supervision. What follows is a general guideline. All kosher for Pesah items must have a label indicating the name of a recognizable living supervising Rabbi or kosher supervision agency. Items that have a label that is not integral to the package and does not indicate the product and current Pesah year, should not be used. Prohibited foods include the following: leavened bread, cakes, biscuits, crackers or coffees containing cereal derivatives i.e. anything made with wheat, barley, oats, spelt or rye. Any food containing these grains or derivatives of these grains (the five prohibited species for Pesah) are forbidden. Foods containing flavorings, which may be derived from alcohol produced from one of these grains which would be hametz, need Pesah supervision. Ashkenazi Rabbinical authorities have added the following foods (kitniyot) to the above list: e.g. rice, corn, millet, beans and peas. These and other plant foods (e.g. mustard, buckwheat and sesame seeds) are not permitted on Pesah. Although many rabbinic authorities have prohibited the use of peanuts and peanut oil, our Movement’s Committee on Laws and Standards has permitted their use and consumption on Pesah provided said items have proper kosher certification and no obvious hametz. Most Sephardic authorities permit the use of all the kitniyot foods other than those that might have come in contact with the prohibited grains. The further processed products whether liquid or solid from kitniyot are also forbidden by most rabbinical authorities. These might include but not be limited to: corn


sweetener, corn oil, soy oil and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Israeli products are often marked “contains “kitniyot” and, thus, Ashkenazi Jews who do not use kitniyot need to be vigilant when purchasing Israeli products.

Permitted Foods: a. The following foods require no kosher l’ Pesah label when purchased before or during

Pesah: fresh fruits and vegetables that have not been coated (the supermarket is required by the FDA to have a list of such products), eggs, fresh fish from a kosher source and fresh kosher meat or frozen, raw hekhshered meat other than ground products as ground products with prohibited materials could be made on the same equipment.

b. The following products require reliable kosher l’Pesah certification (regular kosher

supervision being not sufficient) whether bought before or during Pesah: all baked goods (matzah, Pesah cakes, matzah flour, farfel, matzah meal and any other products containing matzah, canned or bottled fruit juices, canned tuna, wine, vinegar, liquor, decaf coffee, dried fruits, oils, frozen uncooked vegetables, candy, chocolate flavored milk, ice cream, yogurt, all cheeses and soda. (These restrictions hold for Ashkenazic Jews; for Sephardic Jews, the presence in some of these products of kitniyot but not hametz may not present a problem.

c. The following foods require no kosher l’Pesah label but do require Kashrut supervision if

purchased new and unopened before Pesah: natural coffee without cereal additives, non-confectioners’ sugar, pure tea (not flavored herbal or decaf tea), salt with no iodine, milk (in the absence of a kosher Pesah alternative), frozen uncooked fruit with no additives, and baking soda.

d. Any processed food bought during Pesah must have a kosher l’Pesah label. e. Any detergent, because it is not a food and it is not eaten, may be used for Pesah as long as

it has valid kosher supervision. f. Medicines: Since hametz binders are used in many pills, the

following guidelines should be followed: If the medicine is required for life sustaining therapy, it may be used on Pesah. If it is not for life sustaining therapy, authorities differ in their approaches. Capsules, because they do not need binders, are preferable to pills.


TIPS FOR A SAFE PASSOVER

The weeks just prior to Pesah are a high scald and burn time within the Jewish community. Special burn protection care needs to be taken at this time:

1. Never allow children near boiling water when cleaning for Pesah. Adults need to take extra precautions at this time as well.

2. Be aware than oven cleaners such as Easy-Off cause severe burns. Be extremely cautious when using these products.

3. Searching for Hametz

Keep the candle away from all flammable objects, especially curtains, sofas, tablecloths.

Supervise children closely at all times.

4. Burning Hametz

Keep an extra eye on children at this time.

If possible, set up a buddy system where an older child is placed with a younger child.

Never use any type of accelerant to increase the flame. Never put any type of aerosol can in or near the flame.

5. Preparing for Seder in the kitchen – Increased activity and excitement often make people less careful just when they should be most cautious. A ―No Zone‖ around both the stove and the blech should be created and children forbidden to enter these areas.

6. Always turn pot handles inward to keep pots from being pulled

down by a child or knocked off by an adult.

7. Candlelighting – Keep Yom Tov, Shabbat and Yahrzeit candles on

sideboards, out of the reach of small children. If candles are on the table, keep them in the center where they are less likely to be pulled down by a small child.


RITUALS THAT ARE PART OF PASSOVER PREPARATIONS

1 – Bedikat Hametz – The Search for Hametz – Sunday evening, March 28, 2010

After the house has been cleaned, on the evening before the first Seder after the evening service, the head of the household makes the final preparation for Passover by searching for leaven throughout the house. We use a candle, a feather and a wooden spoon. This symbolizes that all the hametz which we could see was removed. If the Seder falls on Saturday night, this is done the preceding Thursday evening. It is customary to place a few pieces of bread in various places, so that when the search is made, leaven is found. Otherwise, the benediction recited before the ceremony would be in vain.

Before the ceremony of searching for leaven begins, a candle is lit with which to conduct the search, and the following prayer is recited and the search for leaven is conducted:

Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to remove the leaven.

2 - Bittul Hametz – Renouncing Hametz – Sunday, March 28, 2010

A formula renouncing any hametz left that we may have inadvertently missed is said canceling our responsibility for it, thus symbolically removing it from our homes.

After the leaven has been gathered and wrapped securely, the following is said:

Any leaven in my possession, which I have not seen or removed, shall be as if it does not exist, and as the dust of the earth.


3 - Be’ur Hametz – Burning Hametz – by 10:00 am Monday, March 29, 2010

On the morning after the search, all the leaven that has remained in the house, together with all collected during the search the previous evening, is burned. If the Seder falls on Saturday night, the burning takes place on Friday before noon, and challah or egg matzah may still be eaten until Sabbath morning.

At the burning of the leaven, or on disposal after an early Sabbath meal when the first Seder falls that evening, the following is recited:

Any leaven in my possession, which I have not seen or removed, shall be as if it does not exist, and as the dust of the earth.

4 – Mehirat Hametz – Sale of Hametz - no later than 9:00 am on Monday,

March 29, 2010.

The Torah prohibits the ownership of hametz during Pesah. Therefore, we arrange for the sale of hametz to a non-Jew. The transfer, mekhirat hametz, is accomplished by appointing an agent, Rabbi Luski, to handle the sale. It is valid and legal transfer of ownership. At the end of the holiday, Rabbi Luski arranges for the reversion of ownership of the now-permitted hametz. If ownership of the hametz was not transferred before the holiday, the use of this hametz is prohibited after the holiday as well, hametz she-avar alav ha-Pesah. The Form for the Sale of Hametz on page # 15 may be used to accomplish the sale of your hametz and must be received by Rabbi Luski no later than 9:00 am on Monday, March 29, 2010.


5 – Maot Hittim – Tzedakah

The words mean ―money for wheat‖ and the purpose of this special holiday collection is to provide the wherewithal for needy Jewish families to observe the Pesah holiday properly. In keeping with time honored tradition, we are collecting funds for Passover to be distributed locally in our community and in Israel. For your convenience, a donation space has been allocated on the Sale of Hametz Form on page # 15.

6 – The Siyum B’horim & Seudah Mitzvah – First Born Minyan & Breakfast

Siyum B’horim is the morning minyan and brief study session followed by a light breakfast and is the last hametz meal eaten before Pesah. Attendance at this minyan is a special mitzvah for all first born males; first born daughters and others who wish to attend are also welcome!

The tradition of attending a Siyum B’horim marks the role of the first born of both Israel and Egypt in the Exodus story. It is also a moment to mark with gratitude the gift of freedom we will celebrate on Pesah.

Please join us for the Siyum B’horim on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 7:45 am in the Grossman Chapel followed by breakfast in the Sembler Atrium.

7 – Sefirat H’omer

Beginning with the second night of Passover and continuing for 49 nights until the day before Shavuot begins, we count the Omer, in accordance with the Biblical injunction, ―from the morrow of Pesah from the day of your bringing the Omer, you shall count 7 full weeks‖. The omer was a special offering of barley gathered from the newly ripened grain, which then was permitted the use of the spring harvest. In Temple times, the harvesting of the Omer on the second night of Pesah was an occasion for great celebration in the streets of Jerusalem.


THE SEDER

Seder Symbolism

Matzah

Three matzot are placed separately in the section of a special Matzah cover or into the folds of an ordinary napkin and placed before the leader of the Seder. The three matzot represent three groupings of Kohen, Levi and Israelite. Two matzot, top and bottom, take the place of the traditional Shabbat and Yom Tov challot, two signifying double portion, the third and middle matzah is the Bread of Affliction. This one is broken in two and the larger part, the Afikomen, is hidden. The custom of hiding the Afikomen has developed out of a desire to keep children, who are at the Seder, up until the conclusion of the Seder.

Bitter Herbs

These are a reminder of the suffering of the Jews at the hands of the Egyptians who made their lives bitter with hard labor.

Roasted Shankbone

This is a symbol of the Paschal Lamb which the Jews sacrificed on Erev Pesah during the days of the Temple. Later, when the Temple was destroyed and the sacrifice was no longer offered, it became a custom to end meal with a bit of matzah. This piece of matzah was called the Afikomen—a Greek word that originally meant the songs, dances and dessert which followed festive meals.

Roasted egg

The roasted egg is a symbol of the festival offering that was used by our people in olden times.


Karpas

The salt water reminds us of the tears shed by the Jews while slaves in Egypt and the vegetables are symbolic of the arrival of spring.

Charoset

This mixture of nuts, cinnamon, apples and wine is a reminder of the mortar used by Jews to build Pharoah’s palaces and temples.

Four Cups of Wine

The first cup of wine follows the Kiddush as on Shabbat and other holidays. The second cup if taken at the end of the first part of the Seder. The third cup follows the grace after meals. The fourth cup is drunk at the end of the second part of the Seder. The number four is used because God, when sending Moses to deliver the Hebrews, made use of four different verbs, all of which are used in conjunction with the redemption of the children of Israel.

Cup of Elijah

Because of his role as the champion of righteousness, Elijah is the hero of many legends. Traditional Jews believe that Elijah will appear as the forerunner of the Messiah. The ceremony of opening the door for Elijah during the Seder symbolizes our belief in the coming of the Messianic Age. But did you know that the use of a fifth cup of wine poured for Elijah only began in the 18

th century?

During the middle ages, a controversy arose over whether to have 4 or 5 cups of wine. The 4 cups symbolized God’s 4 promises of redemption to the Israelites found in the Torah. Actually, however, there are 5 promises which led some of the rabbis to advocate an additional cup of wine.

The debate could not be resolved, so the rabbis utilized a Talmudic solution. In the Talmud whenever an impasse occurred, the rabbis would say ―teku‖, we cannot decide. When Elijah comes, he will decide. The 5

th cup of wine was thus instituted until such time as

Elijah would come and make the final decision. Hence, the name, Elijah’s cup.


Reclining

Another custom is to sit at the Seder in a reclining position as a symbol of freedom.

Haggadah

The Haggadah, which means the ―telling‖ has been translated into every language the Jew has spoken. It is a collection of passages from the Bible, Mishna and Midrash. Building upon the telling of the Exodus from Egypt, many rituals, observances and commentaries have been incorporated into the narrative as a whole. Every parents has the obligation to tell their children the story of the Exodus from Egypt. “And thou shalt tell thy son on that day‖ –Exodus 13:8.

The Seder Sections:

1. The Kiddush is chanted by all.

2. Washing of hands by leader.

3. Blessing over parsley dipped in salt water.

4. Break the middle matzah and hide half as afikomen.

5. Reading and chanting of prayers and hymns in Haggadah.

6. Ritual washing of hands by all.

7. Blessing over the matzah by all.

8. Blessing over bitter herbs dipped in haroset by all.

9. Eating of bitter herbs together with matzah.

10. Enjoy the Pesah meal.

11. Afikoman distributed to all concluding the meal.

12. Grace after the meal.

13. Hallel – Psalms of praise and gratitude.

14. Concluding the Seder hymns.


Mehirat Hametz - Authorization of Agent to Sell Hametz

Please submit to Synagogue Office by 9:00 am Monday, March 29, 2010

I, _________________________________, hereby authorize Rabbi Jacob Luski to act as my agent to sell the Hametz that may be at home, place of business, or elsewhere, in accordance with the requirements and provisions of Jewish Law.

Name________________________________________________________________

Home address_________________________________________________________

Business address_______________________________________________________

Signature_____________________________________________________________

Donation to Maot Hittim Fund

YES, please count me/us in for this year’s Maot Hittim Fund. I/we want to help CBI respond to the need in our community and in Israel so that all can celebrate Pesah and be part of a Seder.

Please find my check in the amount of $___________________

Please make checks payable to: CBI Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund and bring or send to:

CBI, 300 58th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL. 33710.


PASSOVER ENRICHMENT SUGGESTIONS

Hahnasat - Orhim

Welcome Jews Into your Home for Passover!

Welcome new members and college students into your home for Pesah!

If you wish to share your Pesah Seder table with a congregant family,

Please contact Pam Askin at 381- 4900.

The Afikomen Pledge

Tonight we read together:

―Lo! This is the bread of poverty which our ancestors ate. Let all who are hungry come and eat! Let all who are in need share in the hope of Passover! This year we are all slaves, next year we will all be free.

Tonight, to Redeem the Afikomen: We renew our commitment to help all who are hungry around the world, so that next year we may all be free.‖

These words from the Haggadah appear inside a small brochure which looks like a matzah and is the centerpiece of the Afikoman Pledge campaign of the American Jewish World Service. Every Pesah since 1986, American Jews have participated in the Afikoman Pledge, giving meaning to the Haggadah’s text and joining AJWS in his work with community-based organizations in developing countries to alleviate the root causes of poverty and hunger.


The Matzah of Unity TO BE RECITED DURING THE PSEACH SEDER AT YACHATZ - WHEN BREAKING THE MIDDLE MATZAH

Passover, the great Jewish family holiday, resonates with messages about our values and ethics.

We munch the karpas, the green vegetable – and affirm our concern for the environment.

We dip into the salt water of tears – and remember to care for the oppressed.

We eat the bitter herbs – and heighten our empathy for the stranger in our midst.

We taste the Matzah, the bread of affliction – and internalize the memory of our enslavement to Pharaoh.

We see the roasted egg, symbol of an offering in the ancient Temple – and ask ourselves, “What are our sacrifices?”

Passover remains ever-compelling generation after generation, because it inspires us to work for the liberation of all people from the shackles of degradation and suffering. Our actions can make a difference.

Let us now take the middle Matzah and divide it in half. As we break this Matzah and set it aside, we are linking ourselves with Jews throughout the world.

Our Seder will not conclude until the missing piece of Matzah is found and returned to our table. That Matzah, when restored, represents our hopes for unity and peace for all the Jewish people.

In Ethiopia, Jews wait anxiously for the opportunity to establish a new home for themselves and their families in Israel.

In Central and Eastern Europe and in the Former Soviet Union, Jewish communities are re-emerging with renewed vitality and with challenges galore.

In Israel, the “ingathering of the Jewish people” continues: homes must be built, education provided, employment secured – all in the spirit of a society anchored in Jewish ideals of compassion and responsibility.

Our work is not done, for the story of human liberation always has new chapters.

As we celebrate Passover once again, we re-commit ourselves to our people and our faith – with generosity and love.


Congregation B’nai Israel of St. Petersburg

Family Passover Second Seder Conducted by

Rabbi Jacob Luski & Hazzan Paul Goldstein

Tuesday, March 30th

, 6:00 pm Minha, Maariv

Menu:

Gefilte Fish with ruby horseradish

Chicken Soup with Matzah Ball

Fresh Green Salad with Passover dressing

Roasted Chicken Breast*

Potato Kugel and Glazed Baby Carrots

Passover Delight with fresh strawberries

and all Passover accompaniments.

*Vegetarian Option Available

Prepaid Reservations Only - Deadline: Friday, March 19 th, 2010 Info: 727-381-4900 Fax: 727-344-1307

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Please note: Same prices as last year!

Members & their guests: Non-Member rates:

# ____ Member Adults……… $45 # ____ Non-Member Adults… … $50 $ _________

# ____ Member Child 7-12… $18 # ____ Non-Member Child 7-12… $21 $_________

# ____ Member Child 3-6…. $ 9 #____ Non-Member Child 3-6…. $11 $_________

*Indicate vegetarian option please.

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BBQ DINNER Give Mom the night off on Hol Hamoed Pesah

Thursday, April 1st, 6:00 p.m.

Catered by the Mitzvah Men’s Club Menu:

Barbecued Beef, hot dogs, Fresh Garden Salad, Baked potatoes, Dessert and beverages, $15 Adults

Or with Vegetarian option: Grilled Vegetables Entre $10 Adults $6.00 Children, ages 3-12.

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Kid-Friendly Seders

The gripping story of Passover is full of drama, yet too often the Seder is dull and kids get bored. It doesn't have to be that way. Follow the links on this page to read about dozens of aproaches to enlivening your seder, but here's a quick summary of the collective wisdom:

1. Prepare kids for the Seder. Sing the songs with them, tell them the story. Here are some suggestions for CDs and books to help you out. Have kids create objects that will be used on the Seder table--they can make seder plates, matzah covers, afikomen holders. They'll feel excited about sitting down at the Seder when they see their handiwork proudly displayed. Chadi's Crafts and Kaboose Family Network are two sites with Passover craft ideas and instructions. 2. Kids can't stay engaged if they're very hungry. So feed them. Make sure they eat before the Seder. And then take advantage of Karpas, the spring vegetable, which occurs early in the Seder. In addition to serving a bite of wispy parsley for Karpas, if that's your family's tradition, serve a more substantial vegetable. Potatoes are traditional in many families. And at this point in the Seder, some families put out a selection of vegetables and dips to stave off hunger.

3. Use props. Lots of Seder toys are now available--Four Questions finger puppets, Ten Plagues in a bag, masks and costumes. They're easy to find on the Internet, and they keep the little kids happy. Chai Kids and Jewish Bazaar sell these products, or be creative and make your own versions--this article from the L.A. Jewish Journal has some suggestions.

4. Create your own games and skits. Ask older kids to organize younger ones to perform a version of the Passover story. It's okay to assign parts in advance and ask participants to come prepared. This article from Aish.com has some innovative ideas for games that will involve everyone in retelling the story. And that's what the Seder is really all about.

http://www.ujc.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=212285

http://www.chadiscrafts.com/fun/passover.html

http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/passover/craft.html

http://www.chaikids.com/site/776828/page/324480

http://www.jewishbazaar.com/BAZAAR/PassoverChildren.HTM

http://www.jewishjournal.com/home/preview.php?id=6731

http://www.aish.com/passfamily/passfamilydefault/Games_and_Tips_for_the_Seder.asp

CBI Passover Handbook 2010

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