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29 Apr Lu Yehi – May it Be

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There is still a white sail on the horizonOpposite a heavy black cloudAll that we ask for - may it be  And if in the evening windows The light of the holiday candles flickersAll that we seek - may it be  May it be, may it be - Please - may it be All...

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28 Apr Celebrating Israel’s Independence

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Yom Ha'atzmaut “In Israel, in order to be a realist you must believe in miracles.”David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973) Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the establishment of the modern state of Israel. David Ben-Gurion, her first Prime Minster, publicly read the Declaration of Independence of Israel on May 14, 1948....

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23 Apr Cooking with CRS – Homemade Hummus

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Ingredients: 2 cups canned chickpeas Juice of 2 lemons 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp cumin 3 Tbsps tahini paste 2 garlic cloves, mashed 2-3 Tbsps oil Parsley (for garnish) Directions:· Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender; mix until chickpeas are smooth. · Refrigerate hummus in a covered container. · Serve well-chilled, with chopped parsley on top. You...

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10 Apr Pistachio Dark Chocolate Matzoh Bark

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INGREDIENTS 4 matzoh sheets2 cups dark chocolate chips1/3 cup pistachios, chopped DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil, then parchment paper. Place matzoh on parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes or until golden.Sprinkle on chocolate chips. Let it sit for 3–5 minutes, spread the ooey-gooey goodness with spatula.Top with...

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10 Apr Smoked Salmon Matzoh Brei with Greens and Onions

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INGREDIENTS · 3 sheets matzoh · 6 large eggs · 4 ozs smoked salmon or lox (roughly chopped) · 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil · 1 small onion (thinly sliced) · 1 Tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil · 1 cup baby arugula or spinach · Optional: capers, sour cream DIRECTIONS 1. Break matzoh into 1½- to 2-inch pieces,...

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08 Apr 5 Manischewitz Cocktails for Your Passover Seder

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There may be four cups of wine, but here are five alternative ways for you to drink them this year! Manischewitz Martini (makes 1 drink) In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 ozs gin, 1 oz Manischewitz, ½ oz lemon juice, and 2 dashes orange bitters.Shake vigorously, strain into a...

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07 Apr CRS Virtual Seder

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Chag Sameach and thank you for registering for first-ever CRS Virtual Seder on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PM! We wanted to reach out with some details in preparation for the first night Seder.  Timing As we mentioned in our Passover email, our seder will begin at 6:00 pm and last approximately 1...

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07 Apr A Fiddler For Our Time

Posted at 09:28h in Uncategorized

by Yvette Perry The Fiddler, 1913 by Marc Chagall With its familiar themes of persecution, tradition, and survival, Fiddler on the Roof could not be more relevant as we celebrate Passover while enduring our own days filled with uncertainty and imbalance. We find comfort relying on tradition and faith in times of...

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06 Apr A Message from Rabbi Levine

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This message was emailed to the congregation on April 6, 2020. Dear Rodeph Sholom family,  Chag Sameach!  We will say these words to each other this Pesach, but it will be mighty tough to feel happy. Many of us look forward to this holiday all year. Typically, our family and friends gather together,...

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01 Apr CRS Craft Corner: 10 Plagues Finger Puppets

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Make reciting all the plagues fun! Here are two ways to make your own plague finger puppets. Print out the puppets—full-colored or ready for you to color. Then cut them out, tape each closed, and wrap them around your fingers. When you hear the plague—shake those fingers!  Here's what you'll need: Scissors  Double-stick...

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