Separation

As I keep learning about Judaism, I feel blessed that my husband, children, and community are part of my life, and I love the way our ancestors lived is how we live.  Although I am Jewish by both parents during communism in the Soviet Union it was not a religion it was a nationality.  My parents knew some things because of their grandparents, but in their daily lives there really was no way of practicing.  They chose to leave Russia so we would no our roots and could live openly and I am forever grateful for their risk, sacrifice, and example.

I love to learn the deeper meaning of everything, and that is what Jewish learning is about, there are so many layers and for children it is simple and like a storybook of Jewish history.  Every year as we hear the same stories we learn a little more, and now as an adult I feel like I learn something new every time.

One of the main themes in Judaism is separation, and one that is very clear is the Day of Rest, every other day we go, go, go and on Saturday we stop, feel grateful for what we have, appreciate and enjoy our family and community, dress nice, eat, have guests, it is such a pleasure to do it every week, the kids look forward to the fun, and I look forward to a day off of the world.

There are so many others, dressing a certain way, between husband and wife, and during the holidays it is important do follow what our ancestors have done to never forget the history and how we stay strong through hard times by sticking to traditions and sticking together.

My kids are excited for the Matza, and I love how we will spend it with family and friends, every year they understand the holiday and customs a little more, and I enjoy learning from them as well.

We drive tomorrow,
Excited for the Separation from routine,
Chag Sameach
Happy Passover,
Coach Yulia

Having fun at a park near the museums, we took the metro, just that is simple and fun, I love simple and fun