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Pesach Lunch and Learn Series April 15 to 17 featuring guest speakers on a variety of engaging topics, enjoy a delicious kosher for Pesach lunch while expanding your knowledge. The Passover Lunch and Learn Series takes place during Chol HaMoed – the Intermediate days of Passover.

In-Person Speaker: Dr. Bryan Schwartz, Professor, Asper Chair of International Business and Trade Law

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Noon to 1:00 PM
Shaarey Zedek Synagogue
561 Wellington Crescent

Topic: It’s About Time: 104 Dimensions of Time in the Passover Seder
Bryan will be discussing some ideas from his book It's About Time: 104 Dimensions of Time in the Passover Seder. In a series of what used to be called “quick snappers”, Schwartz points out, for example, that Passover (Pesach) actually combines two ancient Jewish spring Festivals – the sacrifice of the first-born lamb and the first fruits of the harvest of the grain that was planted in the late fall or winter. He groups his explanations and commentaries into 21 categories related to time. The first group – Cyclical Time – discusses Pesach’s connection to Purim preceding it and Shavuot seven weeks later. He further explains Pesach in Israel and why, in Israel, only one Seder is designated as compared to two in the diaspora, how the date for the first Seder is officially determined, and what the rules are when the Seders overlap with Shabbat. Registrants can download the book for free by clicking here.

$30 per Lunch

Register by Tuesday, April 8 using the form below

Menu for Tuesday, April 15: Matzo Crackers, Garden Salad, Roasted Garlic and Fresh Herb Chicken Pieces, French Fries, Kosher for Passover Dessert by our Pastry Chef Wally, Coffee, Tea, and Soft Drinks

Learn about the other Passover lunches taking places by clicking here.

Questions? Reach out to us — we’re here to help!
Tamar Barr, Director of Engagement and Education
tamar@szwinnipeg.ca
204-975-3482