Dear Jew in the City, What’s the deal with kitniyos? Especially being that we know now it’s not chametz, and some Jews eat it and some don’t… Sincerely, Rice on Pesach Dear Rice, Kitniyos (or kitniyot) is typically translated as “legumes” and the Ashkenazi practice is not to eat them on Passover. This isn’t because we used to […]
You need to eat a minimum amount of matzah at the seder. You won’t need any help eating this! With thanks to Marcy Goldman – the creator of ‘Matzah Crack’ Director of Photography: Elliot Gabor http://eliecreative.com Produced by Seth Feldman Production Assistant: Danny Moallem
Why is the egg on our seder plate a sign of “incomplete” freedom? Director of Photography: Elliot Gabor http://eliecreative.com Produced by Seth Feldman Production Assistant: Danny Moallem
Why do some people prefer to use romaine lettuce for bitter herbs (maror) in their Seder plates ? Director of Photography: Elliot Gabor http://eliecreative.com Produced by Seth Feldman Production Assistant: Danny Moallem
We’re going to put the fun in cleaning! Except there is no fun in cleaning. So try these hacks to make it a bit easier!
The Seder is a wonderful experience but it can be far more fulfilling if the leader understands what he’s doing and if all members of the family and guests are involved. Here are some tips to get the most out of your Seder: 1. Do your homework. If you were giving a speech at work, […]
