Setting the Seder Table
AS PASSOVER APPROACHES, hosts oft en have a laser focus on the
menu. Th is is understandable and appropriate, given that the seder is,
fi rst and foremost, a ritual meal. But true balabustas also keep an eye on
the table settings and seating arrangements.

I am not a great decorator. I am guilty of devoting all of my resources
to the food and generally forgetting about the centerpiece until guests are
on the verge of arriving. At that point, I let out a stream of obscenities and
scramble to come up with something that doesn’t look like it was attacked
by the cat and then placed on the table.

On occasion, I have had the forethought to outsource this task —
truly a best-case scenario. It is a great job for someone who wants to
“bring something” but can’t cook. Every host has one of those guests
and lives in preholiday dread of what they might off er — this is a win/
win work around, and wise hostesses will assign the centerpiece to
See Table, Page 12
Storybooks in Bloom
Join us this Spring Break, April 12–28, as
storybooks come to life.

Tail as old
as time.

Each day experience a different character or author, as
they bring their story to life. While you are here, let your
imagination soar and discover “what happens if…”
as we experiment with a variety of new and exciting
programs. Maybe catch a performance of our newest
theater show Say it Out Loud: The Improve Show for
Families. And of course join us for our groundbreaking
exhibit America to Zanzibar an exploration of Muslim
cultures near and far. Spring break is full of wonder,
exploration and discovery at Please Touch Museum.

Thinking of bringing a group of 15 or more?
Ask about special group rates!
Contact Gideon Umile at 215-581-3170
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