tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post1447897373397229620..comments2023-10-30T07:39:04.857-07:00Comments on Random Thoughts- Do They Have Meaning?: Transitions- Passover SederJack Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-63018611682103039712009-04-10T00:13:00.000-07:002009-04-10T00:13:00.000-07:00WBM,It went ok, maybe I'll blog about it.WBM,<BR/><BR/>It went ok, maybe I'll blog about it.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-40864551305105823932009-04-10T00:01:00.000-07:002009-04-10T00:01:00.000-07:00So, nu, how did it go? I am sure you were great an...So, nu, how did it go? I am sure you were great and your kids are already storing up memories.westbankmamahttp://westbankmama.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-28290008637612939622009-04-08T10:06:00.000-07:002009-04-08T10:06:00.000-07:00Hi Stephen,That is a good way of looking at it. I ...Hi Stephen,<BR/><BR/>That is a good way of looking at it. I am really pretty excited about everything.<BR/><BR/>It feels a bit like when I was a kid and my folks would come watch me play.<BR/><BR/>And it is good for my children to see how this all works. I am especially pleased to show them that some of the changes in life are to be eagerly anticipated.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-30506582839160375242009-04-08T08:55:00.000-07:002009-04-08T08:55:00.000-07:00One of the things I admire about Judaism is that t...One of the things I admire about Judaism is that the stages of life -- the passage from one stage to another -- are demarcated. In this instance, taking over leadership of the Seder marks a change in relation between you and your parents. It's much more positive than saying you're middle aged -- i.e., in the middle generation, between your children and your parents, with certain responsibilities toward each.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-64796546169685976252009-04-07T19:30:00.000-07:002009-04-07T19:30:00.000-07:00How different is running a seder from blogging, Ja...<I>How different is running a seder from blogging, Jack? Not that different in my experience.</I><BR/><BR/>Comment moderation is a bit tougher. When Uncle Moishe gets out of line it is harder to ban him than it is here. ;)Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-89073811030066726242009-04-07T16:05:00.000-07:002009-04-07T16:05:00.000-07:00How different is running a seder from blogging, Ja...How different is running a seder from blogging, Jack? Not that different in my experience.The Rebbetzin's Husbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14977193945074906534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-10991811764260489092009-04-07T11:27:00.000-07:002009-04-07T11:27:00.000-07:00Hi Rachel,I am sure that your seder will be fine. ...Hi Rachel,<BR/><BR/>I am sure that your seder will be fine. Chag sameach, I hope your Pesach is very meaningful and rewarding.<BR/><BR/>Manker,<BR/><BR/>You are absolutely right, some of those memories really are magical. I find certain smells to be especially powerful, they really bring out images.<BR/><BR/>That matzah cafe line sounds quite appropriate. Chag sameach.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-6587833578228839882009-04-07T09:15:00.000-07:002009-04-07T09:15:00.000-07:00isnt it amazing how certain "memories of magic" ar...isnt it amazing how certain "memories of magic" are associated with certain holidays, be it rituals or food smells... You conjure that up so vividly for the reader.<BR/><BR/>Time for some matzah cafe (one of our chidhood pesach things)<BR/>gpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-39047177290494604522009-04-07T01:49:00.000-07:002009-04-07T01:49:00.000-07:00Writing as someone who has no Jewish holiday memor...Writing as someone who has no Jewish holiday memories to think about, I really enjoyed reading this, Jack. I will be in a similar boat - I can't make our synagogue's Seder this year, so I am doing ours at home, with an audience of one. I am nervous because I've never done it before, but also relieved since my audience is my BH who has no previous experiences with which to contrast my (likely) mistakes!<BR/><BR/>I'm sure yours will be a joy and your children will get the answers they want - for now!<BR/><BR/>rachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com