March – April 2018
Celebrate Passover and
Easter Safely
Honoring traditions = in
a safe way by planning what to feed children allergy-free foods
and treats. To gain more information on this topic lets view the AAAAI [American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology] for guides to allergy-friendly treats.
ALLERGY-FREE HOLIDAY
Avoidance is
the best way to prevent a potentially serious allergic reaction. Some of the
most common allergy triggers are: eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and milk are
also common ingredients in holiday recipes. But with a little preparation and
creativity, nearly any recipe can be made allergy-free and safe to eat for
anyone.
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Passover (Pesach) 2018
This year 2018, Passover will be celebrated from
March
30 – April 7 2018
and
Happy Easter - 2018
Sunday April 1st 2018
Passover (Pesach) 2018
This year 2018, Passover will be celebrated from
March
30 – April 7 2018
·
The first Seder will be on March 30th 2018 after nightfall, and the second Seder
will be on Saturday March 31st, 2018, after nightfall.
·
For the duration of the 8 (or 7 days in Israel) of Passover, chametz (leaven) is strictly avoided.
What Is Passover?
The
eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th
through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, March 30th - April 7th,
2018. It commemorates the emancipation
of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is is observed by avoiding
leaven, and highlighted by the Seder meals that include four cups of wine or
Kedem Grape Juice, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of
the Exodus.
In
Hebrew it is known as Pesach (which means “to pass over”), because G‑d passed
over the Jewish homes on the very first Passover eve.
The Passover Story in a
Nutshell Pesach (Passover) is March 30-April
7, 2018
After
many decades of slavery to the Egyptian pharaohs, during which time the
Israelites were subjected to backbreaking labor and unbearable horrors, G‑d saw
the people’s distress and sent Moses to Pharaoh with a message: “Send forth My
people, so that they may serve Me.” But despite numerous warnings, Pharaoh
refused to heed G‑d’s command. G‑d then sent upon Egypt ten devastating
plagues, afflicting them and destroying everything from their livestock to
their crops.
Passover Holiday commemorate Israel’s salvation!
Passover Holiday commemorate Israel’s salvation!
Courtesy:
Chadab.org
Happy Easter - 2018
Sunday April 1st 2018
Easter, is Christianity’s most important holiday- which
celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead.
It has been called a moveable feast
because it doesn’t fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do. Easter
is observed anywhere between March 22 and April 25 every year.
The exact origins of this religious feast day’s name are
unknown. Some sources claim the word Easter is derived from Eostre, a Teutonic
goddess of spring and fertility. Other accounts trace Easter to the Latin term
hebdomada alba, or white week, an ancient reference to Easter week and the
white clothing donned by people who were baptized during that time.
Easter is really an
entire season of the Christian church year, as opposed to a single-day
observance. Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter Sunday, is a time of
reflection and penance and represents the 40 days that Jesus spent alone in the
wilderness before starting his ministry, a time in which Christians believe he
survived various temptations by the devil. The day before Lent, known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, is a last hurrah of food and fun before the
fasting begins. The week preceding Easter is called Holy Week and includes
Maundy Thursday, which commemorates
Jesus’ last supper with his disciples; Good
Friday,
which honors the day of his crucifixion; and Holy Saturday, which focuses on
the transition between the crucifixion and resurrection. The 50-day period
following Easter Sunday is called Eastertide and includes a celebration of
Jesus’ ascension into heaven.
Courtesy: History.com
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