President Obama’s Passover Seder

Jacob Miller — March 28, 2013 – 8:52 am | Barack Obama Comments (0) Add a comment

Photo Credit: Offical White House Photo/Pete Souza

On Monday night, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their fifth annual Passover Seder, a tradition that started their first year in the White house. The gathering was a private event with the First Family’s friends and family.

During President Obama’s recent trip to Israel he expressed the importance of the Seder:

Passover is a celebration of the freedom our ancestors dreamed of, fought for, and ultimately won. But even as we give thanks, we are called to look to the future. We are reminded that responsibility does not end when we reach the promised land, it only begins. As my family and I prepare to once again take part in this ancient and powerful tradition, I am hopeful that we can draw upon the best in ourselves to find the promise in the days that lie ahead, meet the challenges that will come, and continuing the hard work of repairing the world. 

The menu for this year’s Seder—as prepared by White House chefs—included matzah ball soup, beef brisket, carrot soufflé, and noodle kugel, with a meringue with raspberry ganache for dessert. 

 

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