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Passover Part 1

By Linda B, EtsyChai Team Captain
The Jewish calendar is based on the lunar calendar – the early Israelites were an agricultural people, thus celebrations and observances revolved around planting, harvests and other lifecycle events.
Passover (Pesach) is the spring holiday observed in March or April depending on the lunar cycle. It is the celebration of freedom from being slaves in Egypt and relates to the Pharoah being hardhearted and not letting Moses’ people go. He even had his overseers make it harder for the Israelites to make the bricks and mortar, which are symbolic in the Passover Seder.
In 2014, it is celebrated the evening of April 14; it lasts for 8 days (outside of Israel). (All Jewish holidays begin at sundown).  There are two Passover Seders held on the 1st and 2nd night of Passover. Seder means order and there is a guide to the meal, a Haggadah, with blessings and songs that the family and guests sing and read.

Matzah Plate	Passover Charm Bracelet
Seder Apron	Sewing Pattern for girl’s dresses

Important points:

• We are to pass the story onto our children and others. It is customary to invite guests and non-Jews to enjoy the Passover meal and break “matzah” with them.
• We are to remember our ancestors being slaves in Egypt and the miracle of the Red Sea parting.
• During Passover, we do not eat bread or leavening of any kind to commemorate the Israelites not having time to escape Egypt before Pharoah changed his mind about setting the Israelites free.

I’ve just received more Passover charms, so I’ll be working on new jewelry designs. Also, I do take custom orders.
There’s so much more to the holiday, this is just a thumbnail view. Stay tuned for more Passover information.
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This post originally appeared on Linda’s Blog

Passover Treasures

Thank you, Hema of Anjalicreations for curating this beautiful Etsy Treasury of Passover Treasures - Visit the shops to see what other beautiful items you can purchase. 

These are some of the specials in our shops for your Passover Seder or your Passover Seder Hostess. 

Passover Gift Tag by BBesigns

Free shipping code "chai13"

Passover Seder Plate Bracelet by Linda B 

15% off purchases totaling $15 or more - Use Code Pass15for2013

Sectioned Matzah Cover

10% off code through March 15, PESACH5773FOR10

Charoset Bowl by Yafit

Free shipping on an order of two items or more. Code chai 13

Magen David Tablet by Meredith

10% off all product with Code "pass13"

Kos Miriam for Passover

Free shipping on an order of two items or more. Code 'chai 13'

We wish you a Hag v'kasher Pesach. 

By: Linda Blatchford, Team Captain

Judaica Gifts For Passover

The members of EtsyChai make Judaica items that are perfect as gifts for your Passover Seder Hostess or Host.

Please visit these collections and get in touch with the shop owner to make sure you can get your item delivered when you want it.

Have a Handmade Passover

Hamsa Treasury on Etsy

Flavor of Passover

See our prior post for shop specials.

Thank you and Hag Sameach!