Monday, April 21, 2008

We came from Egypt, what did you do this weekend?

Who are you? I am Israel.
Where are you coming from? I am coming from Mitzrayim, from Egypt.
Where are you going? I am going to Yerushalayim, to Jerusalem.

We went out of Egypt and into Jerusalem as we celebrated the beginning of Pesach. Those of you who follow my blog regularly know that I've been getting ready for weeks! The time has come, and all the hard work and preparation paid off. Our Seders were wonderful.

Our Seder table...


My dad was so proud of my award-winning post that he printed it out for the whole family!

We wear masks to illustrate the 10 Plagues. They were a big hit with Sam & Yael...


David was such a hit! He sat right next to my dad, who ran the Seder, and he recited the Four Questions...plus he sang a whole bunch of cute songs including a great version of Who Knows One that made the whole family roll with laughter. Such kvelling, such naches!

For the Second Seder, it was just our immediate family and we sang songs and did a really brief service. It wore everyone out!

Enjoy your matzah!

See what other people took pictures of this weekend...

11 comments:

Head Gaggler said...

Beautiful pictures. Love your sedar plate and table. Happy Passover to you and your family!

Robin said...

A beautiful seder. I love that afikomen holder too - very cute.

Sammi T. said...

Hello from Manitoba,Canada! I found you on topmomma. Congratulations! My girls are learning about Egypt. They find it very interesting. Nice blog.Sammi

Maggie said...

That is so cool! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us...I love getting to learn all these new things from you!

Christina said...

What a wonderful time! I love learning more about Jewish traditions from you.

Anonymous said...

The table shot is gorgeous. Beautiful seder.

I love learning from you.

Melissa said...

What fabulous pictures! I had a friend growing up who did the masks at Passover, too. Thanks for sharing with us.

Rose said...

Wonderful pictures, looks like wonderful Seders. Happy Passover!

Arizaphale said...

One of my most wonderful memories in the UK was when our Anglican Church did a Passover meal. It really helped me to appreciate the occasion and the history it represents.
Happy Passover to you and thanks for this great post.

Stacy said...

Wonderful pictures, and thanks for sharing your seder with us!

kim said...

Oh that b&w shot is wonderful... so peaceful.