Seders in Every Corner of the Globe

109 years ago, on the 11th of Nissan, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson was born in the city of Nikolaev in Russia. Today is the 11th day of Nissan on the Hebrew calendar and it marks the 109th birthday of the Rebbe.

The Rebbe was a visionary - and the Rebbe had an incredible impact on the world. The Rebbe knew that there were Jewish people all over the globe that were searching for ways to feed the fire burning in their Jewish souls. He knew that people from all walks of life were in need of Jewish education, were in need of a place to call their Jewish home. The need was so great to the Rebbe that he enlisted his own army of "Shluchim" (emissaries) to move to places near and far to provide for Jewish communities large and small. 

The Rebbe set up a system that allows Jewish people to connect with G-d in any part of the world in which they may find themselves.

Having been privileged to meet the Rebbe, and receive his blessings, numerous times, I am honored to be a part of the Rebbe's vision and be one of those thousands of emissaries. 

As I write, one of my six brothers is preparing to have Seders with the Jews in South Korea, and another is in the Ukraine for Pesach, and a third is in Montreal providing Seders for Jewish students at the McGill University. Along with my brothers, there are countless others leading Seders in a wide variety of interesting places. The Rebbe in his infinite wisdom set up this system to allow Jewish people everywhere to participate in a Seder. 

The Rebbe taught the world at large that through acts of goodness and kindness we can have an immense impact on the world - why not do something good for someone else today in honor of the Rebbe's birthday!

Speaking of Seders around the globe, I am sharing a recipe from our Seder menus this year. 

(PS: If you, or someone you know, is still need of a Seder make sure to visit www.Passover.net to find a Seder in almost any part of the world.)

And with that I wish you a wonderful Pesach. 

Cucumber Salad

(Yes, this is a SUPER simple recipe -  but tastes really good!)

Cucumbers

Sweet onions

Canola oil

Fresh lemon juice

Fresh lime juice

Sugar

Kosher salt

Peel and slice cucumbers and onions (I do half moons). Dress with canola oil, fresh lemon juice, a little fresh lime juice, sugar and Kosher salt. Mix well. Allow salad to sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.