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Hebrew College

Welcoming the Stranger, By Rabbi Janie Hodgetts

There is no better ritual to educate and engage people unfamiliar with the richness of Jewish traditions than the seder.  As an interfaith chaplain and... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories
Career Moves @ JVS

Happy Passover from Career Moves @ JVS!

By Amy Mazur, JVS StaffWe begin our journey through the Passover Seder, our journey from slavery to freedom. Through word and song, story and ritual,... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
Every year one of my cousins tries to derail the seder by insisting that the story of the Exodus never happened so we shouldn’t talk about it like history. How can I turn this into a productive discussion at the seder?

Every year one of my cousins tries to derail the seder by insisting that the story of the Exodus never happened so we shouldn’t talk about it like history. How can I turn this into a productive discussion at the seder?

Every year one of my cousins tries to derail the seder by insisting that the story of the Exodus never happened so we shouldn’t talk about it... Read More
Passover Resources from Gateways: Supports and Strategies for Every Child

Passover Resources from Gateways: Supports and Strategies for Every Child

In less than two weeks it will be Passover and we will sit down for the first seder.  For many of us, that is a... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
CJP Families with Young Children Initiative

Guide to Engaging Kids and Adults at the Seder

JewishBoston.com has released a free guide to bring kids and adults together at the seder. This 15-page booklet, written by Jodi Jarvis, director of early... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Monthly Jewish Value: Devotion in Prayer

Monthly Jewish Value: Devotion in Prayer

By Kathy BloomfieldPrayer means a lot of different things to different people; to me it’s sending a message of heartfelt gratitude to God. For example,... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Get Creative with Charoset

Get Creative with Charoset

By Jodi JarvisDirector of Early Childhood and Family Life at Temple Isaiah in Lexington Have you noticed that charoset is typically one of the most... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Suggestions for a Successful Seder (with Kids!)

Suggestions for a Successful Seder (with Kids!)

This year make your seders particularly engaging for young children with these helpful hints from our talented Parenting Through a Jewish Lens faculty. “The seder... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Additional Readings to Enhance Your Seder: Haggadah Supplements

Additional Readings to Enhance Your Seder: Haggadah Supplements

Creating the perfect seder is no easy task. You want the experience to be meaningful, but not too long. Authentic, but relevant. Traditional, but contemporary.... Read More
Election 2012: Supplemental Readings for Your Passover Seder

Election 2012: Supplemental Readings for Your Passover Seder

Passover is a holiday that invites discussion. The seder, performed at home, around the dinner table, is built on a structure of asking questions, offering... Read More
 
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