Children's Seder Program

21 March 2008

 

prep Deb Klein and Margie Page prepare the tables.

There were a million details to be considered and everything had to be brought up from the kitchen to WestFel. It was a busy morning!

tables The tables are ready to receive the children.

The elements include:

Parsley sprigs
"Haroset" (chopped apples & walnuts)
Horseradish
Salt water
Matzo (unleavened bread)
Grape juice in 4 different glasses
Hard-boiled egg

Each of these elements has a symbolic meaning in the service.

foot washing 1 The program begins with foot-washing.

At the Last Supper, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. Here Marie Grasso explains to the children the significance of this action.

foot washing 2 Participants await their turn at foot-washing.
foot washing 3 Gretchen Sukow washes her son Carl's feet.
foot washing 4 The children take turns washing each other's feet.
explanation Once at table, Olivia explains the significance of the Seder to the participants. This was an interactive session that tied in the traditional symbolism with a Christian message.
listening Children listening.