Lady Lynda and Seymour Toze’s Passover Seder.
Peseach Lady Lynda
“Feeing strange being in such an ultra orthodox servive. Out of
place but loving the piety of the observation.
“I felt quitereluctant going to this ultra orthodox sedar but being
a procrastinator this was the only one I could attend. As for the
rest of the local seders there was no room or prices too high for
yours truly. This synagogue “Temple Ruach” The space at the Jewish
house of worship was a long , rectangle shape with a long table
with rows of crystal dishes and goblets for the wine and other
beverages. The parts of the meal before the main course was on a
silver plated plate with divided section for each part of the
premeal.
Unfortunately I wound up at the longest Seder I can remember. It
felt as if it was interminable. When I thought the service was
finally ended they started singing with gusto “Ninety Nine Bottles
of Mogen David” on the wall Geesh Every verse was sung!!!!
I made certain I dressed for the occasion You know me I’m so much
into dressing properly My loose fitting flannel navy dress was at
least two inches below my knees. I wore long sleeves. I didn’t want
show too much skin. Wouldn’t want to tempt the men there. Oh I did
realize this iwas a religious service but men I know are still of
the flesh. Even if most of them are engaged, with a girlfriend or
married Besides Seymour was with me I am middle aged but I’m told I
look much younger One can’t be too certain. The Gay and Lesbians
couples and other participants participated too.
The ceremony was like any other Sedar. It started with the blessing
In Hebrew the Kiddish. The Seder begins with the saying of Kiddush.
It’s to bless this most sacred of Jewish days. Kiddish means
holiness. When its said the Kiddush acknowledge the sacredness of
this holy day The LORD is thanked that he bought the peopleto
celebrate the holiday.
I felt a little tipsy once I drank the fourth wine cup of syrupy
sweet Magen David. I’ve participated in other Seders so I knew it
was the custom for each person’s cup to be filled by another
participant The other person was a servant The cups were drunk as
everyone reclined on their left side. Its suppose to symbolize
luxury and majesty.
Then we went to the kitchen sink to wash our hands. Next the meal.
It consisted of bitter herbs. In this case parsley dipped in salt
water. The dipping was to represent the bitter tears of slavery in
those years in Ancient Egypt. The Charosis was made of chopped
nuts, chunky apple sauce That part of the meal was meant to remind
the partakers there of the mortor.
We ate Matzah or Motzah if you prefer Its a kind of flat bread made
from dough that doesn’t rise. The result is a crisp flatbread. This
variety I could tell was totally vegan. Veganism seems to be the in
thing these days. I never saw so many animal lovers ever in my dear
life. I mean lovers enough not to eat them, I wasn’t surprised at
all the main course was a lentil dish. It was hearty and very
filling. Finally the blessing of the Pesach and well wishes for
everyone there Seymour and I loved being there . With the wine, the
delicious food, the friendliness of the people there it was a warm,
hearty, meaningful celebration. Tooleloo. Here’s to my partner in
arms and colleague Auntie Carol and her Easter celebration at her
church “Church of Our Holy Redeemer”
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