Fourth Annual Chocolate Seder a “Yummy” Success

 When was the last time you were at a Passover Seder where instead  of dipping parsley in salt water, you dipped strawberries and pineapple into a chocolate fountain? Unless you were one of the 150 “Bigs”, “Littles”, friends and family, probably never.
 
Where a traditional Seder would speak of the ten plagues, attendees at the JBBBS Seder ate them. For slaying of the first born, “Bigs” and “Littles” indulged on Baby Ruth candy bars, and when it was time for blood, there was a cry of joy as matches ate Gushers fruit snacks (because like blood, they gush).
 
But what would a Seder be without matzah ball soup? After being led in the blessings and traditional Seder Hagaddah by “Littles” as young as six, “Bigs”, “Littles” and their families and guests were treated to a delicious afternoon lunch  followed by a spirited search for the Afikomen (hidden matzah).
 
The event was generously sponsored by Irving and Charlotte Backman, who were able to join the festivities. One Little Brother told his JBBBS Social Worker that “today was the best day of my life.” Next year in Jerusalem.

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Spread some spring time cheer: A note from Our Clinical Director, Lisa G. Cohen, LICSW

A Note From Our Clinical Director, Lisa G. Cohen, LICSW

Spread some spring time cheer.   It has truly been a long cold lonely winter (remember the Beatle’s song?) – However, despite some of the cool temperatures spring has indeed arrived.  Let’s say good-bye to the winter blues and get a jump start into spring and new beginnings.  Here are a few activity ideas for you and your Little to try.    Plan a scavenger hunt in your neighborhood, the local park, or the Arnold arboretum.  Make it simple.  Have your Little find a Robin Red Breast, a budding daffodil, an earthworm, a new leaf sprouting, have them pick up a piece of litter, or share your favorite spring time memory.             Plant something and watch it grow.  If you want to plant indoors – get a small pot, potting soil, and either a bulb, a potato that’s sprouted roots in your kitchen cupboard, or buy a small herb for the kitchen that your Little can take home, prune and add to their salad.     Go for a hike!  There are some wonderful local areas where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and time with your Little that are unstructured and nature oriented.  You can even pack a picnic (peanut butter and jelly never tastes better than out in the woods).  Check out the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton or the Habitat in Belmont.  It’s great exercise, full of wonder, fun, and it’s free!   Get active!  Take some chalk onto the black top and draw or play hopscotch (you’re never too old for this), jump rope, throw a Frisbee, play some hoop, or hang out with the friendly dogs in the park.    Whatever you choose to do – welcome spring in someway and enjoy the sunshine!    Wishing you a Happy Passover and Happy Spring full of warm weather activities!