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Passover is a seven-day Jewish festival that commemorates the release of the Hebrew people from slavery in the land of Egypt. Passover is celebrated today by having a special dinner called a sedar. At the sedar, Passover story is read in a special order from a book called a haggadah. Haggadah means “to tell,” and it recounts the story of the Hebrew people’s journey to freedom.

During the sedar, traditional and symbolic foods are eaten to remember the Jewish people and their adversity. The Sedar Plate is the central focus of the Passover table. It contains….

Charoset: A mixture of chopped apples, nuts and sweet wine, to represent the mortar used to assemble Egyptian stonehouses.

Karpas: A green vegtable of herb (such as parsley) for spring. It is often dipped in salt water to symbolize tears.

Beitzah: A roasted hard-boiled egg, representing the cycle of life and the temple sacrifice.

Zeroah: A roasted lamb or veal shankbone commemorating the ancient Passover sacrifice.

Mar’or: A bitter herb (like horseraddish) representing the bitterness of slavery.

Chazeret: A second bitter herb, such as lettuce, occasionally fills the sixth place on the Sedar plate.

Three Pieces of Matzoh: Unleavened bread, covered or wrapped in cloth to be used at certain points in the Sedar.

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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".