Passover is the perfect holiday for going green.
Rabbi Waskow of Baltimore sees connections between the history of Passover and today's modern environmental movement.
In 2008, Rabbi Waskow wrote for The Washington Post saying, "If in our generation we were to broaden Passover to celebrate its earthiness, we would be renewing some of its most ancient meanings — even before the Exodus. For close reading of the Bible (especially Lev. 23: 4-8 and Num. 28: 16-17) makes clear that there were originally two earthy festivals at the full moon of spring: One was the shepherds’ festival involving the sacrificial broiling of newborn lambs and a shepherds’ skipping, stumbling dance called ‘pesach — skip-over’ that imitates the skipping, stumbling newborn lambs. The other was the farmers’ festival of the spring barley harvest, celebrated by baking the simplest, most primordial of all breads, the unleavened matzot of flour, water, fire — scouring out all yeast, all rising from their homes."
So why not take an opportunity to green your Pesach?
Wine
Four Gates Wine - Organic, Kosher for Passover, California-based
Yarden Chardonay - Organic, Kosher for Passover, great with fish and poultry
Herzog Wine Cellars - Sells some wines that are Kosher for Passover, not certified organic but many of the grapes they use are sustainably grown
You might also be able to find some local Kosher wines. Check with your local stores to see what they offer.
Matzah
Writing this is making me hungry for my dad's matzah brei. I love it just a little sweet with some real maple syrup. I'm noticing that organic matzah is plentiful these days. Just visit your local Whole Foods Market and there are plenty of options for organic matzah.
I've also looked into recipes for making matzah from scratch. I found a few matzah recipes, but unfortunately, the right flour (approved by Jewish law - kosher for Passover) is next to impossible to find. It might be worth bookmarking the recipe, though, if you'd like to try making homemade matzah another time. I hear it's way better than the stuff you buy premade!
The Meals
Look for as many local products as you can. It's still early for some local produce, but you still might be able to find some greenhouse grown goodies. And stock up on apples to make charoset!
Rabbi Waskow of Baltimore sees connections between the history of Passover and today's modern environmental movement.
In 2008, Rabbi Waskow wrote for The Washington Post saying, "If in our generation we were to broaden Passover to celebrate its earthiness, we would be renewing some of its most ancient meanings — even before the Exodus. For close reading of the Bible (especially Lev. 23: 4-8 and Num. 28: 16-17) makes clear that there were originally two earthy festivals at the full moon of spring: One was the shepherds’ festival involving the sacrificial broiling of newborn lambs and a shepherds’ skipping, stumbling dance called ‘pesach — skip-over’ that imitates the skipping, stumbling newborn lambs. The other was the farmers’ festival of the spring barley harvest, celebrated by baking the simplest, most primordial of all breads, the unleavened matzot of flour, water, fire — scouring out all yeast, all rising from their homes."
So why not take an opportunity to green your Pesach?
Wine
Four Gates Wine - Organic, Kosher for Passover, California-based
Yarden Chardonay - Organic, Kosher for Passover, great with fish and poultry
Herzog Wine Cellars - Sells some wines that are Kosher for Passover, not certified organic but many of the grapes they use are sustainably grown
You might also be able to find some local Kosher wines. Check with your local stores to see what they offer.
Matzah
Writing this is making me hungry for my dad's matzah brei. I love it just a little sweet with some real maple syrup. I'm noticing that organic matzah is plentiful these days. Just visit your local Whole Foods Market and there are plenty of options for organic matzah.
I've also looked into recipes for making matzah from scratch. I found a few matzah recipes, but unfortunately, the right flour (approved by Jewish law - kosher for Passover) is next to impossible to find. It might be worth bookmarking the recipe, though, if you'd like to try making homemade matzah another time. I hear it's way better than the stuff you buy premade!
The Meals
Look for as many local products as you can. It's still early for some local produce, but you still might be able to find some greenhouse grown goodies. And stock up on apples to make charoset!
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