Happy Passover to all who are celebrating it tonight! I was worried that the seder might end up being a sad affair without Grandma, but it was fine. I just got a little teary-eyed when we all raised a glass to her at the beginning. We always go around the table taking turns reading the story of Passover, and because Grandma always sat in the same seat, she always had the long passage with all the tricky names of the rabbis. I can still her hear reading it perfectly with her Russian accent, and I fretted about what we'd do when it came to her turn. Lauren had the good idea to have us all read Gram's portion in unison, which was just the right solution.
Mmm, chocolate-covered matzoh....
A very Happy Passover to you and your family, and may all your loved ones - past and present - be with you on this night which is different from all others.
So what was on the menu? Other than choco-matzoh, of course....
Posted by: Joel | April 20, 2008 at 12:14 AM
How fitting that you read her part all together.
Have you seen this recipe? http://tiny.cc/WlVWo
Posted by: Janeen | April 20, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Ah, drat. I see my recipe is virtually the same as yours. Since you didn't mention the caramel, I thought I was offering a new twist. Never mind.
Posted by: Janeen | April 20, 2008 at 11:03 AM
While this night is different from all other nights, Passover itself is always the same: gefilte fish (ICK), brisket, chicken, farfel kugel, etc.
Posted by: Karen | April 20, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Hi Karen,
I've always dreaded having to pronounce all of those names as well. This year my 9 year old son volunteered to read and he made it through so beautifully and we were all in tears. He had no fear, just plowed through in awe of the story! It was an amazing night and one I'll always remember, just like you and your grandmother.
Thanks for sharing the matzoh recipe!
Best, Zoë
Posted by: Zoe Francois | April 29, 2008 at 12:02 AM