Seder Meal

2012 Seder Meal will be held Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 PM

Passover is the Hebrew religious meal that recalls the most important event in Jewish History, the EXODUS from Egyptian slavery. The name symbolizes the angel of death passing over Jewish houses when He slew all the firstborn males of Egypt. The ritual ceremony uses specific foods as symbols of aspects of the exodus. On the seder table in Z’roa (lamb shank) symbolizing the lamb eaten the night before the Jews were freed from slavery. Betzah (hard cooked eggs) suggests eternal redemption, Moror (bitter herbs) recalls the bitterness of the Jews bondage. The herbs are dipped in Charoset (mixture of chopped apples, nuts, and wine) that symbolizes mortat used in making the brick for the Egyptian temples and palaces. Karpas (parsley, celery) dipped in salt water is the remembrance of tears shed during the long years of slavery. Charezet (ground horseradish) evokes the suffering Jews around the world have experienced and continue to experience. The unleavened bread (matzoh) and wine play roles in the ceremonial aspects of the seder meal as well.

This is a very sacred ritual that we hope will enrich your spiritual journey. Seating is always limited and no children under 7 is recommended. Please watch the January 2012 bulletin for information.