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CELEBRATION OF PASSOVER

March 24, 2013

Jewish families celebrate emancipation of Israelites

Tomorrw is the first night of Passover for Jewish families throughout the world. The 8-day festival commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The story unfolds as God sends Moses to the Pharoh with a request to release his slaves. Despite warnings and many devastating plagues, the Pharoh refused. So, God visited Egypt and eliminated all their firstborn. While doing so, HE spared the Children of Israel, "passing over" their homes, hence the name of the holiday. Pharoh's resistance was broken and he chased his former slaves out of the land. 600,000 adult males, plus many more women and children, left Egypt and began their trek to Mount Sinai and their lives as God's "chosen people..." so the story goes. Happy Passover to all those celebrating this time of family togetherness!!

Current art challenges suggest spring...

SUNDAY POSTCARD ART asked to see the colorful, whimsical butterfly...my butterfly started in the eye of a tiger:

TAKE A WORD remembered how much rain there is in the spring. They requested some umbrella art:

Finally, THE THREE MUSES challenge blog had participants flying balloons. I used an old photo of my grandchildren in this piece:

Here's wishing you a peaceful, productive week and a happy heart! See you next posting?

Big Hugs,
abbyj