Seder Dinner

We had the great blessing to attend a family Seder - Celebration of the Passover- on Maundy Thursday (The day in Holy Week where we remember Jesus' last supper with his Disciples.). I hope that it will be a tradition we repeat each year. We went to the Seder at our Sister church-- Lakebay Community. (We have a relatively small community out here, so we like to work together with other churches, especially Lakebay Community. For a time we had combined youth groups with them.).
Anyways, this Seder was really well done. It had a nice flow to it. And we ate a full meal in the middle of it. The girls were able to stay engaged and participate through out. They condensed it a little bit from the tradditional Jewish ceremony but tried to make it as integral and complete as possible. There wasn't any commentary or explaining of it, (which is what I experience in the past, it is great for learning, but makes it long and difficult for kids to sit through.). It was such a blessing to have such a multi-sensory experience and to share it with our kids.

Rory doing one of the readings.

Rosie helping Daddy break the Matzah.

Cecily and her good friend Amber hoisting their glasses for one of the toasts. Cecily thinks we should do this with our juice for now on!

The Seder Plate from the head table.

Ceremonial hand washing.

Holly helping Cecily with her ceremonial hand washing.

Daddy breaking off more Matzah.

Rosemary raising the Matzah.

Rosie hoisting her grape juice!