Har Sinai Interfaith

RSVP here forInterfaith Holiday Party

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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

2008-11-03T08:09:00.000-08:00

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

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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.

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

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

PASSOVER MACAROON BROWNIES

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6 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 sticks unsalted margarine (or butter) at room temp., plus additional to grease pan
1 1/2 cups sugar (granulated or brown)
3 eggs
3/4 cup matzoh meal
1/4 potato starch
Pinch salt
1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped, lightly packed Passover macaroons.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat 9 inch. square pan with margarine.

Set small pan over barely simmering water, without letting the pan touch the water. Heat the chocolate and margarine in the same pan until melted. Stir to combine and set aside to cool to room temp.

Add the sugar, eggs, matzoh meal, potato starch and salt. Using a spoon, gently fold in the macaroon pieces. Pour into baking pan.

Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the top appears set, is dry to the touch and is beginning to take on a cracked appearance. Cool before cutting into squares. Makes approx. 24 brownies.

PASSOVER APPLESAUCE CAKE

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4 eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup oil
2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup potato starch
2 cup cake meal
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. each ground ginger, cloves, nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Beat eggs. Add sugar, oil and all other ingredients in order. Grease 9 x 13” pan and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares.

Today’s Passover Cooking Class

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Dick and all -- cook, eat, happy . . .

Rebecca, seder gourmet . . .

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Today’s Passover Cooking Class

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Karen really cooking . . .

Rabbi Boxman pointed out this informative article

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Rabbi Boxman pointed out this informative article on Interfaith Marriage out today on the Union for Reform Judaism website. Click here to read the article. Check it out and comment. See you soon. Shalom

Hard or Soft …How do you like your Matzoh Balls?

2008-03-03T14:18:00.001-08:00

EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 13, 2008 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Join us for a hands on cooking class & learn how to prepare traditional foods for the Jewish holidays. Click here to RSVP by April 10th for this hands-on cooking session on Sunday, April 13.

Shiva or Wake? ‘Til Death Do Us Part…

2007-12-15T14:16:00.000-08:00

Sunday, January 6, 2008 10 to 11:30 a.m.

How do interfaith couples approach burial traditions & their own personal preferences. What is permitted in each faith, and how do you decide?

Honoring Faith & Families during the Holidays

2007-11-15T14:15:00.000-08:00

Sunday, December 2, 2007 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Sharing our Jewish & Christian holiday traditions with grandparents; tips on how to make the most of the holidays. RSVP required - Lunch provided

Mitzvah Mania

2007-11-01T14:13:00.000-07:00

Sunday, November 11, 2007 10 - 11:30 a.m.

The Bar & Bat Mitzvah season is upon us, it is a wonderful experience and yet it can be crazy and intense. Learn about the ceremonial traditions. How do you involve/take into consideration the non-Jewish family members in an interfaith B/B Mitzvah to make it a joyous occasion for everyone?