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21 April 2016
Matzot placeholders for Pesach Seder
The three matzot that are placed on the Seder plate are referred to as Kohen, Levi, and Yisrael as a means of distinguishing them from each other.
The top matzah is referred to as Kohen, for the Kohen takes precedence in all matters.
The middle matzah Levi is broken into two at the beginning of the Seder. The smaller piece is left on the plate and is later eaten along with the Kohen matzah in fulfillment of the mitzvah of matzah; the larger piece is put away for use as the afikoman.
The bottom matzah, Yisrael is used for korech, so that every one of the matzot is used for the performance of a mitzvah.
On Shabbat and Festivals we say the blessing for bread over two loaves or matzot. Why then, on this night, do we require three Matzah is known as "the bread of poverty." A poor man, fearful lest he will have no more, guards his bread carefully. He does not eat it all at once but divides it, laying part aside for the morrow. The honor given to the Festival and to Shabbat [for often the two coincide] demands that we use two whole matzot over which we recite the haMotzi blessing "Who brings forth bread from the earth" before beginning the meal. For the blessing, "Who has commanded us to eat matzot," we use only a piece of a whole one to symbolize "the bread of poverty."
The top matzah is referred to as Kohen, for the Kohen takes precedence in all matters.
The middle matzah Levi is broken into two at the beginning of the Seder. The smaller piece is left on the plate and is later eaten along with the Kohen matzah in fulfillment of the mitzvah of matzah; the larger piece is put away for use as the afikoman.
The bottom matzah, Yisrael is used for korech, so that every one of the matzot is used for the performance of a mitzvah.
On Shabbat and Festivals we say the blessing for bread over two loaves or matzot. Why then, on this night, do we require three Matzah is known as "the bread of poverty." A poor man, fearful lest he will have no more, guards his bread carefully. He does not eat it all at once but divides it, laying part aside for the morrow. The honor given to the Festival and to Shabbat [for often the two coincide] demands that we use two whole matzot over which we recite the haMotzi blessing "Who brings forth bread from the earth" before beginning the meal. For the blessing, "Who has commanded us to eat matzot," we use only a piece of a whole one to symbolize "the bread of poverty."
20 April 2016
The 10 Plagues Passover mobile and wine markes
Pharaoh still refuses to let the Jews go. Moshè warns him that G‑d
will smite Egypt. Pharaoh remains impervious. G‑d begins to send a
series of plagues upon the Egyptians.
1) Aaron strikes the Nile, the waters turn to blood;
2) Swarms of frogs overrun the land;
3) Lice infest all men and beasts. Still, Pharaoh remains stubborn;
4) Hordes of wild animals invade the cities,
5) a pestilence kills the domestic animals,
6) painful boils afflict the Egyptians.
7) Fire and ice combine to descend from the skies as a devastating hail
8) a swarm of locusts devours all the crops and greenery;
9) a thick, palpable darkness envelops the land.
10) all the firstborn of Egypt are killed at the stroke of midnight of the 15th of the month of Nissan.
1) Aaron strikes the Nile, the waters turn to blood;
2) Swarms of frogs overrun the land;
3) Lice infest all men and beasts. Still, Pharaoh remains stubborn;
4) Hordes of wild animals invade the cities,
5) a pestilence kills the domestic animals,
6) painful boils afflict the Egyptians.
7) Fire and ice combine to descend from the skies as a devastating hail
8) a swarm of locusts devours all the crops and greenery;
9) a thick, palpable darkness envelops the land.
10) all the firstborn of Egypt are killed at the stroke of midnight of the 15th of the month of Nissan.
Makkot - 10 plagues mobile
10 plagues wine markers
Pesach cross stich embroidered Afikoman bag
The Afikomen is a piece of matzah that is traditionally hidden during the Passover seder.
Breaking the Matzah and Hiding the Afikomen
There are three pieces of matzah used during a Passover seder. During the fourth part of the Seder (called Yachatz) the leader will break the middle of these three pieces in two. The smaller piece is returned to the Seder table and the larger piece is set aside in a napkin or bag. This larger piece is called the "afikomen," a word that comes from the Greek word for "dessert." It is so called not because it is sweet, but because it is the last item of food eaten at the Seder.
Traditionally, after the afikomen is broken, it is hidden. Depending on the family, either the Seder leader hides the afikomen during the meal or the children at the table "steal" the afikomen and hide it. Either way, the Seder cannot be concluded until the afikomen is found and returned to the table so each guest can eat a piece of it.
If the Seder leader hid the afikomen the children at the table must search for it and bring it back. They receive a reward (usually candy, money, or a small gift) when they bring it back to the table. Likewise, if the children "stole" the afikomen the Seder leader ransoms it back from them with a reward so that the Seder can continue.
The practice of hiding the afikomen was instituted during the Middle Ages by Jewish families to make the Seder more entertaining and exciting for children (who can become antsy when sitting through a long ritual meal).
Handmade cross stich embroide Afikomen bag
Breaking the Matzah and Hiding the Afikomen
There are three pieces of matzah used during a Passover seder. During the fourth part of the Seder (called Yachatz) the leader will break the middle of these three pieces in two. The smaller piece is returned to the Seder table and the larger piece is set aside in a napkin or bag. This larger piece is called the "afikomen," a word that comes from the Greek word for "dessert." It is so called not because it is sweet, but because it is the last item of food eaten at the Seder.
Traditionally, after the afikomen is broken, it is hidden. Depending on the family, either the Seder leader hides the afikomen during the meal or the children at the table "steal" the afikomen and hide it. Either way, the Seder cannot be concluded until the afikomen is found and returned to the table so each guest can eat a piece of it.
If the Seder leader hid the afikomen the children at the table must search for it and bring it back. They receive a reward (usually candy, money, or a small gift) when they bring it back to the table. Likewise, if the children "stole" the afikomen the Seder leader ransoms it back from them with a reward so that the Seder can continue.
The practice of hiding the afikomen was instituted during the Middle Ages by Jewish families to make the Seder more entertaining and exciting for children (who can become antsy when sitting through a long ritual meal).
A favorite part of the Passover seder for children is finding the afikoman (a
large piece of a matzah that is hidden during the Seder). Children
search for the afikoman and usually receive a prize for finding it.
Passover Board Game
Celebrating Pesach...the game of the goose.
Print it and laminate.
Find this game and many others at:
Print it and laminate.
Find this game and many others at:
Pharaoh paper headdress
Make this wearable paper pharaoh headdress while learning about Pharaon and his refusal to let the jewish people go.
- A4 or Letter size printable cardstock
- a Pharaon headdress template
- Crayons or any water-based paint (e.g. poster
paint, tempera, acrylic paint) - Scissors
- Glue
- Paint brush
- laminate
- elastic
13 April 2016
Shabbath Hagadol - the felt lamb
The Shabbat which precedes Passover is called Shabbat haGadol, the Great Sabbath, for many and varied reasons, as we shall explain below.
There are also many special customs associated with this Shabbat. It was in Egypt that Israel celebrated the very first Shabbat Ha-Gadol on the tenth of Nissan, five days before their redemption. On that day, the Children of Israel were given their first commandment which applied only to that Shabbat, but not to future generations: On the tenth day of this month [Nissan]... each man should take a lamb for the household, a lamb for each home
This mitzvah of preparing a lamb for the Passover offering four days before it was to be brought, applied only to that first Passover in Egypt, and the Torah does not tell us that we must continue to do so before every future Passover. Nevertheless, the people continued to do this to make sure that their lambs had no blemishes which would preclude their being sacrificed.
This is a felt lamd for Shabbath Hagadol with chidren.
The lamb is an ornament, it can best be used as a decoration on your children bed or it can hang from anywhere you wish!
It is made from white felt with black felt accents. A white satin ribbon is stitched securely so it can hang. Is is stuffed and is 3" tall.
There are also many special customs associated with this Shabbat. It was in Egypt that Israel celebrated the very first Shabbat Ha-Gadol on the tenth of Nissan, five days before their redemption. On that day, the Children of Israel were given their first commandment which applied only to that Shabbat, but not to future generations: On the tenth day of this month [Nissan]... each man should take a lamb for the household, a lamb for each home
This mitzvah of preparing a lamb for the Passover offering four days before it was to be brought, applied only to that first Passover in Egypt, and the Torah does not tell us that we must continue to do so before every future Passover. Nevertheless, the people continued to do this to make sure that their lambs had no blemishes which would preclude their being sacrificed.
This is a felt lamd for Shabbath Hagadol with chidren.
The lamb is an ornament, it can best be used as a decoration on your children bed or it can hang from anywhere you wish!
It is made from white felt with black felt accents. A white satin ribbon is stitched securely so it can hang. Is is stuffed and is 3" tall.
Pesach cootie catcher
Using the blank cootie catcher template and adapting it to teach children about Pesach.
download the template HERE
Prepare your paper. To make a cootie catcher, you
must use a piece of paper that is in the shape of a square. If you have a
rectangular piece of paper, you can fold it into a square and cut off
the excess. To do this, fold one corner of the paper diagonally across
until the edges line up. There should be a long rectangular piece of
unfolded paper left on the bottom, which should be removed by cutting or
tearing.
Fold your paper lengthwise. With your paper now in
the shape of a square, fold it in half so that the edges line up and
you’re left with a rectangular shape. Crease the edge so that the fold
is defined and secure. Then, unfold the paper back into the shape of a
square.
Fold your paper widthwise. When your paper has been
unfolded back into its original square shape, fold it in half again but
this time in the opposite direction of the previous fold. Crease the
fold to keep it in place, and then unfold the square again. The square
should have a large ‘X’ going through the center of it now.
07 April 2016
Shabbath HaChodesh - welcoming Nissan
Shabbat HaChodesh ("Shabbath of the month" שבת החודש) precedes the first of the Hebrew month of Nissan during which Passover is celebrated.
On the first day of Nissan, G.d presented the first commandment of how to "sanctify the new moon" (kiddush hachodesh) for the onset of Rosh Chodesh and thus Nissan becomes the first month of the Jewish year (counting by months.).
The spiritual cycle of the Jewish year depends on an interaction among the flow of holidays, the marking of Rosh Chodesh (the new month) and the weekly Shabbat (Shabbath) observance. The holidays permeate the surrounding Shabbatot with holiday themes. These special Shabbatot may create the mood for an upcoming festival, reflect or enhance festival themes, or ease the transition from a festival back into the weekly flow of Shabbatot.
Shabbat Hachodesh and our extra torah reading is from Shemot, the initial commandment and description for observing Passover, to remind us to prepare for the holiday.
Passover is the quintessential spring holiday it is about the birth and renewal, of our people, of the earth and of freedom from oppressive power.
On the first day of Nissan, G.d presented the first commandment of how to "sanctify the new moon" (kiddush hachodesh) for the onset of Rosh Chodesh and thus Nissan becomes the first month of the Jewish year (counting by months.).
The spiritual cycle of the Jewish year depends on an interaction among the flow of holidays, the marking of Rosh Chodesh (the new month) and the weekly Shabbat (Shabbath) observance. The holidays permeate the surrounding Shabbatot with holiday themes. These special Shabbatot may create the mood for an upcoming festival, reflect or enhance festival themes, or ease the transition from a festival back into the weekly flow of Shabbatot.
Shabbat Hachodesh and our extra torah reading is from Shemot, the initial commandment and description for observing Passover, to remind us to prepare for the holiday.
Passover is the quintessential spring holiday it is about the birth and renewal, of our people, of the earth and of freedom from oppressive power.
Welcoming the month of Nissan and springtime with pebbles art
Spring nature paper dolls
04 April 2016
Mini crochet baskets set for spring
Mini baskets, crochet, cotton, spring and handmade...
I made five baskets in 2
different colours, one basket is a breeze to make, it takes about 15-20 minutes to
make, more or less depending on your speed and skill level. You could
whip up a few baskets and they will make great gifts to surprise
the little ones.
Gather:
1 x 8 ply cotton yarn ball in your choice of colour/s
4mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Satin ribbon
Gather:
1 x 8 ply cotton yarn ball in your choice of colour/s
4mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Satin ribbon
23 March 2016
CHAG PURIM SAMEACH
PURIM SAMEACH to everybody! We are few hours from renewing our uniting prayer and
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Purim!
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Purim!
Hamantaschen
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp grated orange zest
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1-5 tsp water (if needed)
You will also need
Large mixing bowl, electric mixer, sifter, pastry scraper, rolling pin, 3-inch cookie cutter or drinking glass with 3-inch diameter rim
Servings: About 35 hamantaschen
Kosher Key: Dairy
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp grated orange zest
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1-5 tsp water (if needed)
You will also need
Large mixing bowl, electric mixer, sifter, pastry scraper, rolling pin, 3-inch cookie cutter or drinking glass with 3-inch diameter rim
Servings: About 35 hamantaschen
Kosher Key: Dairy
1) Find a great dough recipe.
Often, the problems people have with baking hamantaschen can be traced
to an inferior dough. Here are two foolproof, tasty dough recipes that I
highly recommend. They are easy to handle and shape, and they provide
great results when baked:
2) Roll your dough out to 1/8 inch thick (or less). You want your dough to be as thin as possible, while still being thick enough to maintain the cookie’s structure. 1/8 inch seems to be the magic number; sometimes I roll mine out even thinner than that. For a more doughy texture you can roll it thicker, but remember– the thicker the dough is, the harder it will be to handle and shape. Thick dough is also more prone to opening/spreading in the oven.
2) Roll your dough out to 1/8 inch thick (or less). You want your dough to be as thin as possible, while still being thick enough to maintain the cookie’s structure. 1/8 inch seems to be the magic number; sometimes I roll mine out even thinner than that. For a more doughy texture you can roll it thicker, but remember– the thicker the dough is, the harder it will be to handle and shape. Thick dough is also more prone to opening/spreading in the oven.
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