Our first experiment is still a few days away but with Passover almost here we
wanted to send you a couple of extra tidbits.
Immediately below, an article by Alma Schneider, Passover-Aggressive Or Just Clueless? Passover Faux-pas and How to Avoid Them This Year.
This is a great Passover Seder Etiquette primer in case you are unsure how to be a
great guest. Or in case you just need a helpful orientation to pass on to your
own guests. Her advice is great though I personally might err slightly more on the
side of encouraging a little questioning and debate. That said, I have noticed open
rebellion at some Seders to my questions and comments so maybe I’m just the kind
of dangerous know-it-all this primer was written for.
Also an article on Reconstructing Shabbat by Rabbi Daniel Brenner, Shabbat – A Reconstructionist Approach
This is a lovely account of Rabbi Brenner’s own struggles to find an authentic
Shabbat practice. If you are familiar with some of the more traditional Shabbat
customs you might enjoy his unique take and willingness to reconstruct. If you
haven’t had much Shabbat practice in your life one important thing to notice is that
even us rabbis are struggling, experimenting and trying to figure out a Shabbat
practice that works for us.
Look out for your invitation to join our Shabbat Challenge Facebook page coming
soon!
Shabbat Shalom and Happy Passover,
Rabbi Elliott