RSVP here forInterfaith Holiday Party

Interfaith Holiday Party
Sunday, December 7, 2008 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Come join us for this fun and casual family event to celebrate the holiday season shared by Jews and Christians. Come meet other interfaith families and get to know one another.
RSVP Required – Lunch Provided

EMAIL jdimua@aol.com TO RSVP BY DECEMBER 4

Bring your favorite holiday dessert (just to feed four) and share a special holiday recollection

Mitzvah Mania: The Sequel MOVED TO Nov 23

Mitzvah Mania: The Sequel -- MOVED TO 11/23
Sunday, November 23, 2008 10 – 11:30 a.m.


Our last discussion around this topic was so popular we are revisiting it. How do you involve or take into consideration the non-Jewish family members in an interfaith Bar/Bat Mitzvah to make it a joyous occasion for everyone?

Join us at Har Sinai for these Interfaith Outreach events

High Holiday Primer
Sunday, September 21, 2008 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Whether you grew up going to synagogue or not, many of us don’t really know what the high holidays are all about. Come to this interactive dialogue to increase your understanding of these important holidays, learn about what is included in the service and receive some handouts on the prayers so if you choose to attend services you can follow along. Jewish or not, let’s explore together.


Mitzvah Mania: The Sequel
Sunday, November 9, 2008 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Our last discussion around this topic was so popular we are revisiting it. How do you involve or take into consideration the non-Jewish family members in an interfaith Bar/Bat Mitzvah to make it a joyous occasion for everyone?


Interfaith Holiday Party
Sunday, December 7, 2008 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Come join us for this fun and casual family event to celebrate the holiday season shared by Jews and Christians. Come meet other interfaith families and get to know one another.
RSVP Required – Lunch Provided

Are You the Parents of an Interfaith Couple?
Sunday, February 1, 2009 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Being parent and an in-law can sometimes be a difficult role to play, and when you add interfaith issues the challenges can be even greater. Come to this discussion to get a perspective from others who share a common experience.


Interfaith Parenting: Roundtable Discussion
Sunday, April 26, 2009 10 – 11:30 a.m.

How do interfaith couples handle raising children within an extended family of differing faiths? Join us for an open discussion involving parenting successes and challenges, and everything in between.

For more information call our Outreach Chairpersons:

Joe or Rebecca DeMattos at jdemattos@aarp.org or rldisland@aol.com

Or Chris or Karen Devaney at karendevaney@comcast.net
wcdevaney@aol.com
(410) 357-5619

HORSERADISH

Grate horseradish and let sit (allows it get stronger)
Moisten with white vinegar
Add a touch of sugar
You can refrigerate and keep up to one week.
(1lb. horseradish to 3 Tbsp. sugar)

CHAROSET (various)

ASHKENAZI CHAROSET

6 Apples, peeled, cored and chopped
Cinnamon
Red Passover Wine
Chopped Walnuts
The apples can either be cut by hand or in a food processor. If using the food processor, use the “pulse” button. Add red wine and cinnamon to taste and toss in the walnuts last. You can use a bag of walnut pieces rather then whole walnuts that need to be chopped.

YEMENITE CHAROSET

10 dates, chopped
10 dried figs, chopped
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tsp. powdered ginger
red passover wine
matzoh meal

Combine fruits, seeds and ginger. Add red wine and matzoh meal to desired consistency.


GREEK CHAROSET

20 large dates chopped
3/4 cup ground walnuts
1 cup raisins chopped
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
red passover wine

Combine fruits and nuts. Add red wine to desired consistency.

MATZOH BALLS

1 can matzoh meal - follow instructions on back, adding a touch of salt and nutmeg for taste.

To make lighter fluffier matzoh balls substitute club soda for water. For harder matzoh balls add more matzoh meal.

When shaping the matzoh meal into balls, it helps to keep your hands wet or coated with a little oil so that it doesn’t stick. Drop the matzoh balls into boiling water, cover and cook for 30-40 minutes. Remove and chill. Matzoh balls can be made in advance and frozen.

If you want to freeze them, remove from water and place on a either a greased cookie sheet or wax paper and place in the freezer. Once frozen remove from cookie sheet and place in zip-lock bag. This will prevent them from sticking together.

GEFILTE FISH

1 can Old Vienna gefilte fish
Carrots (sliced)
Onion (sliced)
Pepper and Paprika to taste.
Take the liquid from the can and place in pot with carrots, onion, paprika and petter to boil. Add fish, cover lightly and simmer 45 minutes.

Remove and chill. Serve with sliced carrot on top of each piece of fish.