The 40 Lenten days are a time of preparation for our hearts as we approach Easter. We set aside certain luxuries, repenting of sinful behaviors, devoting quiet time to prayer and introspection so we might draw near to the Presence of our Creator. Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 NIV Part of the Pesach preparation for a Jewish household is to clean! Which may be the

Last weeks post, we discussed the Maggid, or telling of the Exodus story. This week we will look at the different elements that comprise the Pesach Seder. The Seder plate has many items that allow us to experience the Pesach using our senses. Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household...The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect, and you may take them from the she