Jewish Holidays Menu
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Calendar of Holidays
2012
Passover: Sunset April 7
Rosh Hashanah: Sunset September 16
Yom Kippur: Sunset September 25
Chanukah: Sunset December 8
The Story of Passover
About 3000 years ago the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians under the rule of the Pharaoh Ramses II. According to the Book of Exodus - Moses, a simple Jewish shepherd, was instructed by G-d to go to the pharaoh and demand the freedom of his people
Moses' plea of let my people go was ignored. Moses warned the Pharaoh that G-d would send severe punishments to the people of Egypt if the Israelites were not freed. Again the Pharaoh ignored Moses' request of freedom. In response G-d unleashed a series of 10 terrible plagues on the people of Egypt
Blood fffffffffffffffffffffffffff Frogs
Lice (vermin) ffffffffffffffff Wild Beasts(flies)
Blight (Cattle Disease) fff Boils
Hail fffffffffffffffffffffffffffff Locusts
Darkness ffffffffffffffffffffff Slaying of the First Born
The holiday's name - Pesach, meaning "passing over" or "protection" in Hebrew, is derived from the instructions given to Moses by G-d. In order to encourage the Pharaoh to free the Israelites, G-d intended to kill the first-born of both man and beast. To protect themselves, the Israelites were told to mark their dwellings with lamb's blood so that G-d could identify and "pass over" their homes
The Pharaoh was unconvinced and refused to free the Jewish slaves until the last plague.
When the Pharaoh finally agreed to freedom, the Israelites left their homes so quickly that there wasn't even time to bake their breads. So they packed the raw dough to take with them on their journey. As they fled through the desert they would quickly bake the dough in the hot sun into hard crackers called matzohs. Today to commemorate this event, Jews eat matzoh in place of bread during Passover
Though the Jews were now free, their liberation was incomplete. The Pharaoh's army chased them through the desert towards the Red Sea. When the Jews reached the sea they were trapped, since the sea blocked their escape
It was then that a miracle occurred. The waves of the Red Sea parted and the Israelites were able to cross to the other side. As soon as they all reached the other side the sea closed trapping the Pharaoh's army as the waves closed upon them
Then as the Israelites watched the waters of the Red Sea sweep away the Pharaoh's army they realized they were finally free
Passover celebrates this history. The first 2 nights of the 8 day holiday are celebrated with lavish meals called Seders in which the stories and history of Passover are celebrated. Special foods, plates, silverware are all a part of the Seder.
Begins Sunset of April 7
Seder Package
(Serves 12 to 14 people)
This package is for take out only
Package Includes:
Roasted Red Beet Horseradish
Charoset
2 boxes Matzo
14 each Matzo Balls
4 quarts Chicken Soup
Choice of One:
3 lbs Chopped Chicken Liver
or
12 portions Fresh Gefilte Fish
Choice of One:
5 lbs Sliced Brisket of Beef, au jus
4 each Whole Herb Roasted Chickens
5 lbs Roasted Turkey Breast, au jus
Included
Carrot/Sweet Potato Tzimmes
Potato Kugel
Fresh Vegetables
Dessert:
Macaroons
$325.25 plus tax
All items must be picked up by 2 pm on April 6th and 7th. All items will be cold.
Sherman’s will provide heating instructions.
Seder at the Deli
Sunset of April 7
Dinner Includes:
Charoset Matzo
Gefilte Fish or Chopped Chicken Liver
Matzo Ball Soup or Dinner Salad
Choice of One:
Brisket of Beef, au jus
Herb Roasted Chickens
or
Poached Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Included
Carrot/Sweet Potato Tzimmes
Potato Kugel
Fresh Vegetables
Dessert:
Macaroons
$31.25 complete
Served from 4 pm until 9 pm only
Passover Items:
Chopped Chicken Liver (Special for Passover)...$9.95 lb
Fresh Gefilte Fish.........................................$11.95 lb
Rokeach Deli Recipe Gefilte Fish.....................$3.95 each
Charoset (Walnut & Apple)............................$9.95 lb
Potato Kugel (9 inch Round)..........................$10.95 each
Carrot & Sweet Potato Tzimmes.....................$9.50 lb
Herb Roasted Chicken...................................$9.75 each
Brisket of Beef, au jus..................................$13.75 lb
Roast Breast of Turkey, au jus.......................$13.95 lb
Matzo Dressing............................................$9.50 lb
Matzo Ball Soup (2 Balls)..............................$7.95 qt
Shank Bone.................................................$.95 each
Roasted Egg................................................$.95 each
Horseradish Root..........................................$.95 each
Completed Seder Plate.................................$23.25 each
Passover desserts:
Coconut Macaroons......................................$9.95 per lb
Chocolate Chip Cookies................................$9.95 per lb
Almond Butter Cookies.................................$9.95 per lb
Racetrack Cake..........................................$12.95 per lb
Almond Torte..............................................$21.95 each
Plain Sponge Cake.......................................$12.95 each
Banana Sponge Cake....................................$13.95 each
Passover Honey Cake...................................$11.95 each
Passover Rughala........................................$11.95 per lb
Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Served at the Palm Desert Location
Fresh Sliced Apples and Honey
Chicken Soup with Kreplach
Herb Roasted Chicken or Brisket of Beef
Kasha Varnishkes and Fresh Vegetables
Apple Strudel with Honey
Also available for Rosh Hashanah
Fresh Baked Ruddishes (Round Challah’s)
Choice of; Raisin, Plain or Seeded
Apple Bobka
Apple Strudel
Honey Cake
Teiglach
Chiffon Cake
Almond Torte
Don’t forget about your Break Fast for Yom Kippur
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