This year, the Jewish holiday of Passover begins on Friday evening, April 3 for 8 days through Saturday evening, April 11, 2015.
One of the biggest traditions in celebrating Passover is the Seder—a full sensory experience that explores the story of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt, that families participate in on the first two nights of the holiday. During this family Seder/dinner, Jews use a book called the Haggadah, which provide clear directions and interesting explanations of the Exodus and the Seder.
Gan Camarillo will be hosting a Model Passover Seder for kids 18 months to age 5 and their parents or siblings on Wednesday, April 9th from 11am to noon. Get the details HERE.
Attend a Seder locally:
Chabad of Oxnard Seder (Both Nights)
Chabad of Ventura Seder @ Pierpont Inn (Only Friday, April 3)
Chabad of Camarillo Seder (Both Nights)
Gan Camarillo will be hosting a Model Passover Seder for kids 18 months to age 5 and their parents or siblings on Wednesday, April 9th from 11am to noon. Get the details HERE.
Attend a Seder locally:
Chabad of Oxnard Seder (Both Nights)
Chabad of Ventura Seder @ Pierpont Inn (Only Friday, April 3)
Chabad of Camarillo Seder (Both Nights)
Learn all about Passover and the Seder here and here is a kid's site JUST FOR KIDS ABOUT PASSOVER.
One of the traditional dishes that is served at the Seder is called Charoset, Haroset, or Charoses. It is a sweet, dark-colored, paste made of fruits and nuts eaten at the Passover Seder. Its color and texture are meant to recall the mud which the Israelites used to make adobe bricks when they were enslaved in Ancient Egypt. (Source Wikipedia)
It is used with Matzo to make a Matzo sandwich during the Seder, you can also use celery or carrot sticks to dip it with.
Here are various versions of this recipe:
7 Fruit Charoset
Traditional Charoset
Dried Fruit Charoset
Citrus Spice Charoset
Kids in the Kitchen Charoset
Pear and Mango Charoset
Raisin and Honey Charoset
Tropical Charoset
One of the traditional dishes that is served at the Seder is called Charoset, Haroset, or Charoses. It is a sweet, dark-colored, paste made of fruits and nuts eaten at the Passover Seder. Its color and texture are meant to recall the mud which the Israelites used to make adobe bricks when they were enslaved in Ancient Egypt. (Source Wikipedia)
It is used with Matzo to make a Matzo sandwich during the Seder, you can also use celery or carrot sticks to dip it with.
Here are various versions of this recipe:
7 Fruit Charoset
Traditional Charoset
Dried Fruit Charoset
Citrus Spice Charoset
Kids in the Kitchen Charoset
Pear and Mango Charoset
Raisin and Honey Charoset
Tropical Charoset
Matzah Cover Craft
Children love the Passover tradition of "Hide the Matzo," that occurs during the Seder (Passover meal). Three whole matzo are places on the Passover table and covered with a cloth napkin. Before the Seder begins, the middle matzo is broken in half. The smaller piece is placed back on the plate and the larger one, called the Afikoman, is wrapped and hidden. The Seder cannot conclude until a child finds the matzo and gives it to the person leading the Seder.
What you need:
- Felt or fabric
- Needle and thread (or sewing machine)
- Glitter glue or fabric paint
What you do:
Step 1: Sew two pieces of felt or fabric on three sides, leaving the fourth open.
Step 2: Turn inside out so the seams are on the inside of the pocket.
Step 3: Use glitter glue or fabric paint to write "Matzah" or "Matzo" in English and/or Hebrew.
Step 4: Use the bag to hide the middle matzo
Have a very happy Passover 2015!!!
