Creating The Perfect Sedar

Pesach (Passover) has arrived and with just over a week to go, the big question on everyone's mind is, "How to create the perfect Sedar?" Whether this is your first Pesach Sedar as a young family or you have years of experience behind you, I'll give you some ideas on how to blend new ideas with timeless traditions and turn it into something original that will create long lasting memories!

1.) Keep It Lively: If you have children at your table reading the Haggadah can be a bit tedious. So bring it to life with color! Let the kids create pictures or props for the 10 plagues. Marshmallows are a big hit for the hail and plastic animals work well for the plague of wild beasts. The story of the Pesach Exodus is designed to create a continuing legacy so that this story is never forgotten. So let your kids know that this amazing dinner is just for them!

2.) Set The Stage: Art work surrounding your table will bring to life the Exodus from Egypt. After all we how can we forget the famous movie scene where we see Moshe (Moses) parting the sea. You can have the same feeling without quite so many special affects by having art work on the walls depicting Moshe parting the Reed (Red) Sea on your wall instead. Another option is to place a beautiful picture up of The Kotel(Western Wall) in Jerusalem. Reminding everyone that next year we should all merit to spend Pesach in Jerusalem!

3.)Reflect On How The Sedar Relates To Today's World: Talk about what would have happened if we had not gone out of Egypt. Ask your children what it would be like if we did not have Israel today. You can also reflect on ideas such as having the security of a home, or having a table that is full of family and friends.

Regardless of how many guests you have, or how many times you have or have not hosted a Sedar, reflection on the true holiday will help bring that same feeling to your table. Why not stop by my new gallery at www.ellenmillerbraun.com today and add to the inspiration of your Pesach Sedar starting right now. Make an order before Pesach and receive 20% off.

New Beginnings!

It is spring and that is surely cause for celebration! After a very wet yet, blessed winter we here in Israel are looking forward to drying out and cleaning out. Because with spring comes Pesach(Passover) cleaning! The Hebrew month of Nissan is consider another new year. It commemorates when the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt. It was and still is a time of rebirth, growth and reflection on the many miracles that G-d has granted us.

Since Nissan is considered a time of new beginnings we also felt that this was the perfect time to welcome you to Ellen's official grand opening. After a lot of hard work and anticipation we are cordially inviting you to visit Ellen's virtual new gallery at www.elllenmillerbraun.com.  Here you will find not only micro calligraphy that is perfect for commemorating Passover all year round, but you will also find other pieces that reflect the essence of a home filled with love, inspiration and dedication.  Discover the ideal baby gift, wedding gift and more for all your spring special occasions.

To celebrate our grand opening we are also offering you a chance to have some fun and receive a discount too!  Simply answer the question: "Who led the Jews out of Egypt?" and receive 20% off your order from Sunday March 18 until Pesach!  You can reply here or answer on Ellen's facebook page listed under http://www.facebook.com/EllensBibleArt

We look forward to hearing from you soon,

Kol Tov!