Looking Back – Life Lessons on the Seder Plate
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello The wine stained Haggadot are tucked away in the closet, while only the empty matzah box remains – a reminder of a seder filled with family and tradition, not to mention a “bissel”...
Seder Plate History
Let’s “Dish” About the Seder Plate! In ancient times our sages taught that in anticipation of the Passover holiday, we Jews should prepare a specially made, large wicker container in which to place Passover’s symbolic foods. This wicker container would then be...
“I haven’t heard from him in years…” When Parents and Adult Children Are Estranged
Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Teach Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello The cellphone chimed the first few bars of Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville”, jolting Julie out of her ten minute afternoon “schlaf.” “Did I catch you sleeping?” It was Beth,...
Upcoming Lectures, Presentations and Services
VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENT – “Me and My Seder Plate” CLICK HERE to watch the recording Join Rabbi Barbara for an interactive participatory event featuring the history and tradition of the Seder Plate. Is your Seder Plate old and worn?Made by your children?A work of art?A...
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