Passover perspectives: students share family traditions

By Ilana Williams It’s time to pack up the sliced bread, oatmeal and muffins for the week and take out the Seder plate. From sundown on April 15 to sundown on April 23, Jewish people around the world will celebrate Passover, which honors their ancestors’ freedom from slavery in Egypt and journey to Israel.  It’s also a time for some favorite holiday traditions. “Tradition is … Continue reading Passover perspectives: students share family traditions

Maryland Hillel puts a twist on traditions for Passover

By Alexandra Marquez Maryland Hillel hosted a series of nontraditional Passover seders that included games and farm-fresh produce last weekend to give students a place to celebrate the Jewish holiday near campus. The organization invited students to four different seders, two on Friday and two on Saturday. On Friday, the organization hosted “With Liberty and Justice for All: A Traditional Family-Style Seder” and a “Kids’ … Continue reading Maryland Hillel puts a twist on traditions for Passover