Starting new traditions is exciting, but it takes a lot of work. When Franklin Heller proposed a Seder Service in Chu Family Hall, I was excited. I was excited to use the new space in a new way. I was excited to share a meal together. I was excited to provide hospitality to the entire congregation. I was excited for our Neighboring Faiths class to help with the service as part of their class. I was excited to take part of a Passover Seder as I love the story, the meal (especially the horseradish), the tradition, and the message.
I was also slightly overwhelmed by the amount of work that it would take to pull off. There is Charoset to make, matzo balls to form, tables to set up, copies to make, and so much more. How could we do it on our own. We almost gave up.
Luckily Donna Perch offered to help as well and the project was back on. Here small spart has lit the flame of an army that is coming together to put together and exciting service and hopefully a lasting tradition. Franklin, and Rev. Sasha, Beth Wilson, and Don Marks are working on the service with the help of our Neighboring Faiths class. The Green Aprons are helping with meal prep. Now Donna and several others are making Charoset. We have several of our young helpers coming on Saturday to roll SO MANY matzoh balls. There are volunteers helping to set up and take down 20 tables and chairs. And folks are donating many other items.
With all that excitement and helping hands, it seems like we have everything under control. And we do, but we could always use more help. If you are excited about and want to help out, there are several ways for to still. We do still need some folks to help set up tables and chairs, and then to set those tables for the meal. We could us some help with meal prep on Saturday and on Sunday. We need folks to help with dishes and clean up. And we could use donations of Matzoh, Kosher Grape Juice, other side dishes and desserts.
If you would like to be part of the preparation of this meal/service, please sign up.
If your are planning on joining us on Sunday, we are excited for you to join us. Everyone is welcome to participate in the ritual reading, sing the songs, eat items from the Passover Plate, and share a light Passover meal. Please RSVP (not required) so we can get a headcount. But if you forget to RSVP, you are still welcome!
Lastly, get in the spirit of the day by learning some of the songs we will be singing:
Join is whatever way you can as we create a meaningful and lasting tradition here at the Fellowship!