35. The Hearts in my Family

hands, Potomac Maryland

I have not been back home for a Pesach seder in three years. Words cannot express how wonderful it is to be here tonight - I am so fortunate and blessed!

On our second glass of the traditional four glasses of wine, my aunt Daniele put her hands together to create a heart. Michael's heart and Caroline's arm (which was also making a heart) can be seen through.

When the hands of this family are held together the love seems to multiply. Chag Sameach!

Daniele's heart survived the battle with cancer, and would love for others to support Gilda's club: http://www.gildasclub.org/

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19. Tradition, Tradition!

matzah in oven, Modiin

This morning little bodies draped in oversized plastic aprons and chef hats, rolled balls of dough and then pricked their flat creations to prevent the dough from rising. (The whole scene was too cute for words).

This heart loves that the Jewish tradition of eating matzah is being passed over to the next generation.

To help families in need who cannot afford a holiday meal (or to eat in general) http://www.tabletotable.org.il/english/

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