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#passover

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ד-פּאַקס

Excellent article on #DaraHorn's new children's #book and more!

"When are #children ready to encounter a #Jewish #history of persecution and slaughter?

One answer is provided during the seder itself, which often ends with the traditional song “Chad Gadya,” or one little goat in #Aramaic. It’s a “cumulative” song about a baby goat that is eaten by a cat, who’s killed by a dog, who’s beaten with a stick, culminating with the Angel of Death being slain by God. One interpretation is that the goat represents the Jewish people, and the climax of the song signals the redemption of the #Jews. It’s a dark theme smuggled into an upbeat, if macabre, children’s song.

Making light of the #seder’s darker themes is a #Passover tradition all its own, and Horn is on board with it.

“By the time children are old enough to appreciate [the darkness], they own the #story. They’re characters in the story, and they know that about themselves and that this is a story about us,” said Horn."

timesofisrael.com/dara-horns-g

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Chevra haChachamot

Need to change a habit or get into a new groove? Try this Omer program - only $10 for the PDF download, or they have hard copies, too.

"There is a seven-week count (some may be familiar with it being referred to as the Counting of the Omer) which starts on the second day of Passover. Each day is counted, for a total of 49 days. The intention is to be more fully present and to make every day count.

Kabbalah added another dimension to the count. 6 Each of the seven weeks is aligned with particular energy from the Tree of Life which provides for spiritual reflection.

While this count can be done in a rote manner (day one, day two) commemorating what others did in the past, the mystical teachings transformed it from an ancient narrative into a present personal story."

Link: kabbalahexperience.com/omer-jo

Your Seven Week Journey to Transformation A Spiritual Journey written by Dr David Sanders Kabbalah for a Change We are taking a novel approach to the 49-day count which offers a holistic slant on contemplating change in your life. We invite you to use the seven weeks as an opportunity to identify and work on a specific goal (or goals) of the desired change in your life. There is a parallel process to the transformation of the former slaves and their journey and your committing to a journey of change for yourself (whatever “enslavement” you need to emancipate from). The count and its associated energies act as a guide to move you from contemplating to completing change. Your change can be relatively small, such as changing or modifying a particular behavior or habit. You can also choose to implement a significant change such as overcoming an addiction or evolving your identity. As an aid to understanding your process of change we will “check in” to see where the Hebrews were during their seven-week journey. It was a process for them to change their sense of who they were. The Biblical narrative relates that on the Passover night they crossed the border of Egypt with exhilaration. Perhaps they had no idea where they were going, but they were clear where they no longer wanted to be and how they no longer wanted to be perceived and treated. This is a good starting point for your own contemplation of change.
#Mazeldon#Jewniverse#Jewdiverse
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Chevra haChachamot

My personal favorite counting of the Omer exercises!

"An innovative, spiritual workbook that integrates the Tarot and the Kabbalistic tradition of Counting the Omer:

• Explores the origins and meaning of the 49-day Kabbalistic meditative practice of Counting the Omer and how it can lead to spiritual revelation, personal insight, and connection with the Divine

• Reveals the correspondence of the Tarot’s minor arcana with the Sephirot of the Tree of Life and explains how both relate to the Omer meditation

• Provides a daily practice workbook that explores the related Sephirot and Tarot cards for each day, examines their Kabbalistic and spiritual meanings, and provides questions for daily reflection and meditation guidance"

Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/tarot-and

Webpage: gatesoflighttarot.com/

Tarot and the Gates of Light A Kabbalistic Path to Liberation Mark Horn Adeptly integrating this mystical practice with the transformative symbolism of the Tarot, Mark Horn uses the ritual of Counting the Omer as a template for a guided meditative practice that gives readers insight into their personal life journey and help in overcoming the issues that hinder their growth and spiritual awakening. Examining the correspondence of the Tarot’s minor arcana with the Sephirot of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, he shows how using the cards in connection with Counting the Omer can unlock the gates to a deep experience of the sacred. In the detailed daily practice workbook section, Horn provides day-by-day descriptions of the 49-day meditative practice of Counting the Omer. He divides the journey into seven week-long segments, which in turn are broken down into seven daily practices. For each day, he explains the related Sephirot and Tarot cards and their Kabbalistic and spiritual meanings, providing the reader with questions for daily reflection, guidance for meditation, and insight from traditional Jewish texts as well as teachings from Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim traditions. Unveiling the relationship between Tarot and the Kabbalah, Horn shows readers how uniting these two practices can open them to a deeper experience of the Divine.
#Mazeldon#Jewniverse#Jewdiverse
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ד-פּאַקס

Not the worst thing that could happen to Canadian Jews... 😆

"For #Jews in #Canada, much like their #US counterparts, #Manischewitz #kosher #wine has become a staple of #Passover and other religious celebrations.

But now many are struggling to find the #NewYork state-made drink for the wine-heavy spring holiday as #Canadian government retailers and wholesale monopolies pull U.S.-made products from shelves in protest of President Donald #Trump's #tariffs and annexation threats."

marketscreener.com/news/latest

MarketScreener · Manischewitz wine caught in tariffs dispute as Canadian Jews prepare for PassoverFor Jews in Canada, much like their U.S. counterparts, Manischewitz kosher wine has become a staple of Passover and other religious celebrations. But now many are struggling to find the...
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Maimonides

It is a positive commandment of the Torah to relate the miracles and wonders wrought for our ancestors in Egypt on the night of the 15th of Nissan, as it is written (Exodus 13:3): "Remember this day when you left Egypt," similar to the obligation (Exodus 20:8): "Remember the Sabbath day."

How do we know this is on the night of the 15th? This is taught by the words (Exodus 13:8): "And you shall tell your child on that day, saying: 'It is because of this..." which indicate it is to be done at the time when matzah and marror are placed before you.

This mitzvah applies even when one does not have a child to tell. Even wise sages who know it well are obligated to tell about the Exodus from Egypt. Whoever elaborates upon the events which transpired is worthy of praise.

(Mishneh Torah, Chametz and Matzah 7:1)
#Maimonides #MishnehTorah #Passover #Pesach #Exodus #Seder #Haggadah

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Chevra haChachamot

An online class from Ritual Well:
Clearing Your Spiritual Hametz With the Elements

Starting on April 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Wednesdays, April 2 and 9, 2025
Noon-1:30 p.m. EDT
General Registration $54.00

All sessions will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience.

Register: ritualwell.org/event/clearing-

Ritual Well - Tradition and Innovation Clearing your Spiritual Hametz with the Elements with McKenzie Wren Wednesdays, April 2nd & 9th, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM EST Across cultures, spring is a season for cleaning–and in Jewish tradition, Passover, also known as Hag Ha-Aviv, the spring holiday, is a time for ritual cleaning of our homes. On April 12th, we will commemorate our journey toward liberation with the first night of Passover. In traditional Jewish practice, this time signifies a thorough spring cleaning, eliminating hametz (the forbidden grains) from our homes and changing to a special set of Passover dishware. McKenzie (Ma’ayan Yehudit) Wren is a ritualist who supports connection and growth through Earth-based, embodied practices uplifting the Divine Feminine. Whether facilitating art experiences, ritual or ceremony, workshops or classes, McKenzie creates a space where each person is seen, heard and valued and has an authentic meaningful experience.
#Mazeldon#Jewniverse#Jewdiverse
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NJG Designs

No matter how you spell the bread of affliction, Passover is coming!

Matzoh is the unleavened bread that Jews eat during Passover. We eat matzoh and matza and matzo and matzah to remind us that our ancestors who were slaves in Egypt were freed and had no time for the bread to rise when they left. This funny Jewish Passover design makes a perfect gift!

Many products, shown a $14.98 T shirt, many colors/sizes available and free Prime shipping too

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The funny Passover design Matzoh & Matza & Matzo & Matzah is shown on a T shirt.
#BuyIntoArt#Passover#Pesach
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