Monday, April 6, 2015

Passover Seder


Good Morning, friends! I hope you all enjoyed your Easter...with family and friends.

I thought I'd share with you a wonderful experience our family had on Friday evening.

Christians celebrated Good Friday, and this year it coincided with the first night of Passover. We were invited to a seder meal to celebrate Passover with some dear friends. Neither my husband, nor I had ever been to a seder. We prepped Annie a bit, but she is a trooper, and was so excited to see many of her good friends. 


The readings and the variety of foods served as part of the ritual were interesting...and fun. We enjoyed all the symbolism and taking part in such an old tradition. The door was opened for Elijah.


But...what I wanted to tell you about was the group of friends with whom we shared this special meal.

There were nineteen of us. Our host and hostess...an African American police chief (Methodist) and his wife, an attorney...and a Jew. Also at this table, an Indian couple (from India) who are doctors, a gay couple (one being our superb local florist) a Chinese cardiologist, a father and daughter...both professors. Also with us, our very good friends, the wife an Egyptian, who escaped religious persecution (Roman Catholic) in Egypt with her family when she was a child, married to one of my husband's best friends...whose father was a Russian Jew 
and whose mother was Mexican. Both he and his wife are Appellate Court judges. The wife's sister and husband were also there...again, an Egyptian Roman Catholic married to a Jew. Three wonderful teenagers...the children from these "mixed" unions. It was a fabulous table of eclectic friends.

I tell you about this table, surrounded by this wonderfully eclectic group, because it moved me to see all these accomplished people, who have all weathered adversity, come together to show their thankfulness for their many blessings. Individuals with their own histories and beliefs, joined together to celebrate. Hopeful for the future, and a physical reminder of what can be when differences are overlooked, an evening of living proof that everyone has a place at the table.
   
 My thoughts this Monday morning..."Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me."

Have a wonderful week! 

Enjoy the day,
Robyn



11 comments:

  1. What a beautiful way to spend such a special evening!!

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  2. Oh my, this is so beautiful and most touching. It brings all the meaning of what happened from the passion, death and resurrection of Christ to a point. This is the true meaning of why Jesus came to earth. We are all equal in the eyes of God and we should all accept our beautiful diversity and uniqueness. Love and forgiveness is what Jesus wanted us to learn and emulate.

    Thanks you so much for this Robyn.

    Blessings to you and your household.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  3. Robyn, what a delightful way to celebrate both Easter and Passover together with amazing friends. Your story was enlightening and encouraging. Thanks for sharing...

    Peace and Blessings to all,
    Barb

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  4. Hi Robyn, such a wonderful way to spend those holidays, great memories with friends. Blessings Francine.

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  5. So wonderful!! It brought tears to my eyes reading about the group celebrating together.

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  6. How nice to share a holiday with so many ethnic and various folks. If only the world would be able to get along with others like you have. Janice

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  7. Robyn,
    How lucky to have such an opportunity. What an eclectic mix of people.
    I hope you had a wonderful Easter.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  8. It sounds like such an interesting group of people! A wonderful celebration.

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  9. How beautiful Robyn - I certainly can imagine how enlightening this dinner was.
    blessings
    Karen

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  10. I wish everyone could experience and celebrate diversity in such a beautiful way!

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