Passover Seder
CANCELLED
Join us to celebrate the Passover story! Members and staff who were raised Jewish have worked together to create a Hagaddah, the narrative text telling the story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction that spared their first-born children. We gather with others in the community to celebrate Passover by reading the text, singing along to the traditional music, and enjoying a meal together.
Seating will be outdoors if the weather permits—indoors with good ventilation if rain or cold threatens.
A seder is a joyful Jewish ritual service and ceremonial dinner. Inviting friends new to the ceremony is a blessing to all. Whether you’re new to the MLUC community or have been a member for a long time, please join us for this event.
What should you expect at the MLUC Seder? Through the reading of the Haggadah, you will take a journey with the Israelites from slavery to freedom. Some of the ritual foods we sample and the wine/juice we drink are woven into the storytelling. Karpas (parsley or celery) symbolizes spring and rebirth. Matzah (unleavened bread) reminds us the escape happened so quickly there was no time to let the bread rise. Wine and juice are used to remember the plagues that afflicted the Egyptians. Salt water symbolizes the tears shed. We incorporate modern touches to the seder plate, such as the orange. Join us to find out why.
Remembering the past opens the door to seeing our world as it is today and to working for freedom from oppression and injustice. There is a special role for children at the end of the service that involves searching for a hidden treasure.
We will share a potluck meal of traditional Passover foods, including gefilte fish, chicken soup with or without matzah balls, brisket or chicken, potato kugel, sweet potato tzimmes, and an assortment of kosher-for-Passover desserts (no wheat flours or leavening agents used). Recipes can be found in any Jewish or kosher cookbook, or online under “Passover recipes.” Vegan and gluten-free options will be available.
If you have any questions, contact Director of Learning & Family Ministries Dawn Star Sarahs-Borchelt or call the church office, 610-688-8332.
A seder is a joyful Jewish ritual service and ceremonial dinner. Inviting friends new to the ceremony is a blessing to all. Whether you’re new to the MLUC community or have been a member for a long time, please join us for this event.
What should you expect at the MLUC Seder? Through the reading of the Haggadah, you will take a journey with the Israelites from slavery to freedom. Some of the ritual foods we sample and the wine/juice we drink are woven into the storytelling. Karpas (parsley or celery) symbolizes spring and rebirth. Matzah (unleavened bread) reminds us the escape happened so quickly there was no time to let the bread rise. Wine and juice are used to remember the plagues that afflicted the Egyptians. Salt water symbolizes the tears shed. We incorporate modern touches to the seder plate, such as the orange. Join us to find out why.
Remembering the past opens the door to seeing our world as it is today and to working for freedom from oppression and injustice. There is a special role for children at the end of the service that involves searching for a hidden treasure.
We will share a potluck meal of traditional Passover foods, including gefilte fish, chicken soup with or without matzah balls, brisket or chicken, potato kugel, sweet potato tzimmes, and an assortment of kosher-for-Passover desserts (no wheat flours or leavening agents used). Recipes can be found in any Jewish or kosher cookbook, or online under “Passover recipes.” Vegan and gluten-free options will be available.
If you have any questions, contact Director of Learning & Family Ministries Dawn Star Sarahs-Borchelt or call the church office, 610-688-8332.