This page was last updated on: Friday, 16 April 2010
Communal 2nd Night Seder - 2010
The
SDRS Communal Seder was held on the second night of Pesach, Tuesday, 30th March
2010, again led by Rabbi Warren Elf. The Seder was another great success with
nearly seventy people attending, including guests from the West Country and
Israel. There were a few other newcomers, as well as Seder and synagogue
regulars and everyone joined in throughout. There were a dozen children present
this year which helped make the atmosphere even better than normal.
The
first half of the Seder was a combination of traditional readings taken from the
Haggadah, with extra explanations and commentaries put over in a fun and
friendly way, plus a couple of songs, such as 'The Ballad of the Four Sons' and
'The Song of Moses' to the tune of 'She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain'. The
Four Questions were asked by each of the four tables. The
tasting of Matzah and bitter herbs was enhanced by the singing of 'Just a Tad of
Charoset' to the tune of 'Just A Spoonful of Sugar'
A very tasty four-course meal was served, cooked and provided by a new catering team, led by Barbara Goldstein and Denise Phillips. The Seder continued once a combination of the children found and ransomed the Afikomen. The evening concluded with the second half of the Seder and a tremendous chorus of all the traditional songs and 'Chad Gadya' in English as well, with full sound effects. The Seder ended later than usual at around 11.00pm but many stayed to enjoy the songs, atmosphere and company.
The Seder was another huge success due to the hard work of the many volunteers, especially Barbara and Allan Goldstein, Denise and Ken Phillips, Rita Brenner, Shirley and Pat DePass, Ann Zone, Celia Riley and others, including Sue Levitas and Pam Marks who were both taking 'a sabbatical!' Also thank you to Diana Miller and David Sears, who although they were not in attendance did more than their fair share of work to ensure things went smoothly. A very special thank you as well to all those who helped in so many ways but we have forgotten to mention by name here.
It's Been and Gone - Family Games Evening
A
'Family Games Evening' was held on Saturday, 20th February 2010. Nearly 40
people of all ages attended and had a great time playing all sorts of games and
some just using the opportunity to catch up with friends and chat.
It is hoped to repeat the event on a regular basis and hopefully get even more members. After all where else can you go on a Saturday evening for £2.00 (with free entry for kids) and get refreshments as well?
There were loads of games to play for all ages, including Backgammon, Boggle, Kalooki / Klobiosh, Rummikub, Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. There were also computer games and a Wii Games Console.
If you have any games you know longer require that are in good condition, please pass them on to a member of the Social Sub Committee (Barbara Goldstein, Denise Phillips etc) and we can use them at future evenings. Many thanks.
