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COZY SEDER IN ARMENIA
Federation of Jewish Communitites of CIS, Russia
April 25 2006
YEREVAN, Armenia - Passover events held in the Mordechai Navi Jewish
Community Center brought together a great number of participants
this year. Tables were set with traditional dishes, Passover symbols
laid on a silver keara, sparkling wine glasses and matza, which was
delivered from Israel.
Mrs. Lea Peremysler, the hostess of this home-like Seder, lit festive
candles and recited blessings.
Rabbi Gersh Meir Burstein discussed the traditions of a Passover
night. During this night, Rabbi Burstein helped the participants
feel the unity of the Jewish people and recounted the story of their
deliverance from slavery.
Michael Levitin, a journalist of Forward and World Jewish Digest
magazines of New York, was present at this evening. It was a great
surprise for him to witness a Jewish community celebrating Passover
in such a friendly atmosphere. He acknowledged afterwards that he
hasn't experienced such Seder in a very long time.
By the end of the feast Rabbi Burstein blessed community members and
shared the afikomen, the last piece of matza, with the participants
of the Seder.
Federation of Jewish Communitites of CIS, Russia
April 25 2006
YEREVAN, Armenia - Passover events held in the Mordechai Navi Jewish
Community Center brought together a great number of participants
this year. Tables were set with traditional dishes, Passover symbols
laid on a silver keara, sparkling wine glasses and matza, which was
delivered from Israel.
Mrs. Lea Peremysler, the hostess of this home-like Seder, lit festive
candles and recited blessings.
Rabbi Gersh Meir Burstein discussed the traditions of a Passover
night. During this night, Rabbi Burstein helped the participants
feel the unity of the Jewish people and recounted the story of their
deliverance from slavery.
Michael Levitin, a journalist of Forward and World Jewish Digest
magazines of New York, was present at this evening. It was a great
surprise for him to witness a Jewish community celebrating Passover
in such a friendly atmosphere. He acknowledged afterwards that he
hasn't experienced such Seder in a very long time.
By the end of the feast Rabbi Burstein blessed community members and
shared the afikomen, the last piece of matza, with the participants
of the Seder.