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| Marion | Mar 26 2008, 02:10 PM Post #1 |
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aishes chayil
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For the seder(s), what is it? |
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| realeez | Mar 26 2008, 06:15 PM Post #2 |
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Brain Freeze
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My father grew up putting banana in the charoses (apparently that's what they did then in Israel) and his is really great. Since you don't put much on the marror/korech, we pig out on it during the meal LOL! |
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| hallie_ari_mom | Mar 26 2008, 06:48 PM Post #3 |
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Rebbetzin
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We started putting out Miriam's cup as well, and my mom adds an orange to the sedar plate when she remembers. I guess that's not a huge tradition but one year at a time... I've only ever been to my family's sedars (dh's and mine) and the only difference between the two is that mine had Hebrew and English (dad is fluent, mom was) and his is English only. Both are kinda rushed. I'm excited to be hosting this year and would love some suggestions on how to make it interesting while understanding that I'M the only one who wants more meaning, so it can't be made too much longer... (than the 45 minutes TOPS that it is now)... jeez... |
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| Estie | Mar 26 2008, 09:18 PM Post #4 |
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aishes chayil
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Right after yachatz (when the matza is broken and put aside for the afikomen) my Dad (and now my DH since we have our own seder now) takes the afikomen in the bag, puts it on his shoulders and everyone gets up and goes around the table saying "Kacha Yatzu Avoteinu MiMitzraim..." (This is how our fathers left from Egypt, with their dough on their backs). It is a big hit with the little ones and gets them into the mood. |
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| Neelie | Mar 27 2008, 12:37 PM Post #5 |
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Our custom is a really corny joke, that my late dad used to tell every seder, and now either my brother or dh have to say it at some point in the evening. Warning, it is super corny! "I work hard all year and I come home and there isn't even a piece of bread on the table!" said in mock horror/disgust. It is such a groaner, but we have all come to expect it and it is almost like a way of remembering my dad, which is really nice. (That was his corny sense of humour). |
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| npl | Mar 27 2008, 04:01 PM Post #6 |
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Bala Buste
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I take the washing cup and bowl around the table for urchatz. It's been me since I was bat mitzva, maybe younger, first in my parents house, and since then in our own home (we've only had sedarim elsewhere twice, the first year we were married, since then I've made every one!). I like the idea of the balabusta personally welcoming everyone to start the ceremonial eating by inviting them to wash their hands. I usually have dd help me by bringing an extra pitcher of water for refilling the washing cup. I try to have dh (the ba'al haseder) not have to leave his seat for the whole seder, although sometimes he does to help me carry heavy dishes from the kitchen (especially when I'm pregnant!). My Dad always announces when we get to Motsei Matza, by pointing out the crumbs and charoset stains in his haggada. |
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| Yehudis | Mar 27 2008, 08:55 PM Post #7 |
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We had an Israeli guest last year who told us about the orange. Do you know where it comes from? Let's just say it's not exactly traditional. |
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| Its Me | Mar 28 2008, 03:52 AM Post #8 |
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Bala Buste
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um, no its not at all. my mothers friend told her why and when its used. not in the normal setting... |
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| chavamom | Mar 28 2008, 05:01 AM Post #9 |
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Bala Buste
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Why an orange? |
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| Estie | Mar 28 2008, 06:19 AM Post #10 |
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It's a feminist thing, I am not sure of the reason why. (we don't do it, it's just that I heard of it) |
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| conundrum1 | Mar 28 2008, 06:57 AM Post #11 |
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Yummy's Mommy
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My mother heard of a seder that enacted the plagues...so we did that too! It was so much fun as a kid! For example, we bought plastic frogs and threw them at each other.
:D I wonder what type of customs my [new] family has for pessach. I'm so used to the way my parents do things... |
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| Marion | Mar 28 2008, 09:36 AM Post #12 |
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The year DH & I were engaged I was at the ILs for seder (with my sister), and we brought our "plague box". The frog "jumped" a little too far...and landed in FIL's kiddush cup. |
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| npl | Mar 28 2008, 11:40 AM Post #13 |
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Bala Buste
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Marion! That's just so funny - I can't stop laughing at the thought of it! |
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| Zeesachaya | Mar 28 2008, 12:33 PM Post #14 |
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Rebbetzin
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We play "who's got eggs" and have ever since I was a baby at Bubbe's seder. Basically you hold the egg in a fist so that only the top pokes out and then you ask a relative to bop it on the top with their egg (also equally held with only the top poking out). If your egg breaks than you lose and you are out. If their egg breaks you get to challenge somebody else. If both eggs break than both are out of the game. You go around the table and eventually two people are left with an uncracked egg and then it's a rally to get the final winner. You don't "win" anything but a lot of attention and a faux Mazel Tov! |
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| zuncompany | Mar 28 2008, 01:01 PM Post #15 |
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My favorite- as long as its not Shabbos. Dh and I wrap up the kids even if they are sleeping all bundled up and take a long walk AFTER seder is over. Last year we couldn't because I had m/ced erev pesach but this year we definitely will be taking our walk. It lets us breath after all the guests go. |
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