Splitting of the Red Sea: Mothers and Song Rabbi Elchanan Shoff Then Moshe and the people of Israel sang this song to Hashem… Shemos 15:1 “In congregations bless God, Hashem, from the womb of Israel.”[1] Rabbi Meir used to say that, from this verse, we can see that even the fetuses in the wombs of their mothers sang the song to God at the sea.[2] Aside from the challenge of understanding how a fetus, in […]
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I’ve seen some pretty crazy situations on Pesach Programs. Some bar fights, hotel staff strikes, police arrests, damaged property etc. 10 Tips For Staying in A Resort For Pesach for 10 Days Treat others as you’d like to be treated Tip generously to the staff that’s taking care of you. Before Yom Tov, during Chol Hamoed and after Do not leave your belongings on lounge chairs or unrented cabanas if you will be away for […]
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Pesach Packing List Packing for a 10 day trip can be daunting. You don’t want to over pack and be that person who comes with 3 suitcases per person. I like to keep it light but when you’ve got Yom Tov, Shabbos, beach, swimming and exotic excursions planned you’ve got to pack wisely. It’s akin to preparing your kids’ suitcases for sleepaway camp and you almost wish the program would send out a checklist. (If you are […]
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Congratulations to Esther Lapin on winning your free 2 day-1 night stay during chol hamoed at Gan Eden Passover in San Diego!
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Passover Travelers Guide Passover information for the tourist or guest So you’ve decided to spend Passover away from home. You may be traveling to family, following the time-honored tradition for relatives to gather for the Passover seders, you might be embracing the recent trend of spending Passover in a hotel or resort, or perhaps business concerns are the reason for this trip. Either way, the following tips and halachic guidelines will help you be at […]
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Pesach / Passover Guide Zero Chametz Passover is a holiday that mandates our complete involvement, not just during its eight days but for weeks before. Aside from the regular holiday obligations, we are also commanded (Exodus 13:3–7): “No leaven shall be eaten . . . For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread . . . and no leaven shall be seen of yours [in your possession].” We accomplish this by cleaning and inspecting our homes well before Passover, and gradually […]
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