Dear Readers,
Happy Passover! On Pesach, we commemorate the liberation of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt over 3,000 years ago. It is a beautiful holiday that heralds the arrival of spring. The eight days of Passover are typically preceded by months of cleaning and organizing, as we ready our homes for the festival of freedom. When we’re done, we can breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy our families and our Seders in our very clean homes. In New Beginnings and An Easy Life, Rafaella Levine and Bella Schapiro describe the spiritual side of preparing for Pesach.

To help our readers fully appreciate the joy of Passover, Rabbi David Laine explains the importance of the Seder and the meaning of true freedom. Randi Shomer shares some Secrets for a Successful Passover and we have several delicious recipes for you to try. In addition there is a new feature for your children, a Pesach coloring section, word search and maze.