Letter from the Chair Jo Landy As I write this there is a much uncertainty about COVID-19. There has been much discussion concerning who should go to or stay away from Shul and what, if anything, we should serve for Kiddush. At the moment we are keeping the situation under review, advising people to follow government advice. We have and will be letting you know developments via email. On a lighter note spring appeared to come earlier than usual with daffodils starting to bloom in February rather than in April. But instead of heralding Pesach, for me, they have heralded the problem of what to write as Chair of CTJC for the Pesach magazine. Rooting around trying to find something novel to add to this I came across an article on Passover Etiquette. I thought that it might make some of you smile. It should be added that the author is an International Protocol Expert and the article is a guide to the uninitiated. Tips include: 1. Scheduling an ‘overnight’ babysitter for Seder because ‘a traditional Seder can last several hours’. 2. Dressing elegantly and modestly in conservative silhouettes and subdued colours. 3. Having something to eat before arriving at the Seder. She suggests a bit of chicken breast or a protein bar and warns that ‘it may be a while before dining actually begins’. Eating something beforehand will enable enjoyment of the tradition without ‘impatience and hunger cravings.’ 4. The advice that many of the foods served at Seder are deeply symbolic. There is a list which includes ….. CHALLA. This makes the author’s comment to ‘keep an open mind’ somewhat prescient.1
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