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What Do I Need For My Seder Table?
What is on the Seder Plate?
Using Mussar at Passover
Where to Hide the Afikomen
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We knew it was coming, we prepared for it for weeks and yet it seems before you know it...Pesach is here!

I often remind people that we are supposed to recreate the slavery of Egypt around our Seder tables and not in the weeks leading up to Pesach.  It is important to rid our homes of Chametz, but beyond that please check your stress level.  Make sure that what you feel going up is your excitement - not your blood pressure.
One last suggestion to pull it all together.  As the sun is starting to set on Erev Pesach and the candles are lit and everything is ready and everyone has arrived - close your eyes and take a slow breath in.  If you worked hard for this moment, appreciate how you have created this beautiful bond that will bring people together around your table for the next few hours.  If you are the guest at someone's home, appreciate that you are being welcomed to participate in a sharing of history, nourishment and philosophy, as well as wine and song.

I truly believe we need to re-engage ourselves with the beauty of Pesach and its strong messages.  Prepare with excitement, take your breath of appreciation and plunge right in.  Who knows?  We might even find it liberating!

Enjoy our videos and please send me some wonderful Seder moments to share with our growing community. You can always e-mail me at info@rachaelscentre.org

Chag Pesach Sameyach Everyone!


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From all of us at RachaelsCentre.org, we wish you
and your family a Happy Passover.

Are You Preparing a Seder for the First Time?
Check out "What Do I Need For My Seder Table?" and find out what items
you'll need to host a Seder.

What Does an Egg Have to Do With Passover?
"What is on the Seder Plate" takes you around the plate and explains the meaning and purpose for each object. Whether this is your first Passover or thirtieth Passover, you're still bound to have a 'aha' moment after watching this video.
Passover Video Reflections

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"Using Mussar at Passover"
In her most recent video blog, Rachael offers a suggestion on how to use Mussar to help with stress of cooking, cleaning, organizing and preparing for Passover.

Click here to watch.



And Finally, Some Fun For Your Day

Tired of hiding the Afikomen in the usual hiding places? Here is some inspiration to help you hide that special piece of matzah at your Passover Seder this year.


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