Primary school holds mock seder to offer taste of passover
A primary school in Hertfordshire has held a mock seder to offer pupils a taste of Jewish tradition and culture.
Edge Grove Primary School’s year five held the event as part of a religious studies experience, including singing, tasting passover food and learning about Jewish history.
Activities included performances of Passover songs by one of the children’s parents, Mark Gilbert, although the children found singing in Hebrew tricky.
Pupils were split into groups with volunteers guiding them through tasting items from the Seder plate.
They listened to a 10 minute summary of the history of Israel up to the Passover.
Ben Evans, headmaster at Edge Grove School commented: “It was a fantastic experience for the children.. Certainly any celebration that emphasises opposition to oppression, slavery and unfair exploitation, is a welcome influence for us all.
“The response from the pupils was very positive and it proved a constructive, worthwhile and enjoyable experience.”
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
