Passover will soon be here, and sociologists tell us that more Jews will participate in some form of Passover seder than will participate in any other religious event during the year.
The seder is the most successful pedagogical tool in Jewish history, largely because it stimulates all of our senses: sight, touch, taste, sound, and smell.
In addition to the traditional symbols, many families and communities will include an orange on their seder plates.
The most prominent myth behind this custom is that, years ago, a man confronted Professor Susannah Heschel and told her, “The idea of women rabbis makes as much sense as an orange on a seder plate."
Continue reading.
For more Passover news, check out our
page.
Passover is just about here, check out our Passover Holiday Spotlight Kit
No comments:
Post a Comment