This year Pesach was a real family celebration, with grandparents, children and grandchildren in a noisy, joyous and meaningful re-enacting of a well-loved ancient ritual. Eitan prepared special Haggadot with our pictures inside. (See This Week's Picture) The back page was in memory of Rael, Louise and Melly's son, who passed away this last summer.

Seder preparations: Eitan making his fiery hazeret (horse-radish). Maayan and Lotem cutting carrots for the gefilte fish. Lior showing the delicious matzocake she prepared

The children take their job of drinking the traditional 4 cups of wine seriously (even if it is only grape juice!)

Lotem, Maayan and Itamar each get a chance to sing Ma Nishtana - as do the grown-ups at the end!

While Donni holds Rafael, Louise assures her grandson  that next year he can also sing Ma nishtana. Vered and Lior reading the Haggadah.



Aviv Levy with Richard, Rona and Leshem.

Food is served!





Ehad Mi Yodea (Who knows one?) is our favorite song





Time out with specially prepared pesach activity booklets                       Recovering from the seder                          





The following day we enjoyed an outing to Caesarea


Having the family around meant that everyone had to help in the garden:. Aviv and Moran help Eitan cover the loquats. Amit and Elai help to water the plants.

Auntie Vered leads Maayan and Lotem through the Rosh Haniqra caves, and then poses with family before the beautiful coastline.