SuitabookThankfulness in everyday moments
The refrain “Dayenu” is presented as a reminder to notice blessings in each moment, alongside shopping, cooking and shared celebration.
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April Halprin Wayland - Author
This is a warm Passover family story centred on preparation, ritual, food and togetherness. Its “Dayenu” refrain encourages noticing what is already meaningful, from shared work to a special night with Nana.
In this story told in spare, lyrical prose, a Jewish family prepares their Passover seder, visiting the farmer s market for walnuts, lilacs, and honey (and adopting a kitten along the way!), then chopping apples for charoset, and getting dressed up before walking to Nana s house. The refrain throughout is Dayenu a mindset of thankfulness, a reminder to be aware of the blessings in each moment. At Nana s, there s matzo ball soup, chicken, coconut macaroons, and of course, the hidden afikomen. After opening the door for Elijah and singing the verses of Chad Gadya, Nana tucks the children in for a special Passover sleepover.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a warm Passover family story centred on preparation, ritual, food and togetherness. Its “Dayenu” refrain encourages noticing what is already meaningful, from shared work to a special night with Nana.
The refrain “Dayenu” is presented as a reminder to notice blessings in each moment, alongside shopping, cooking and shared celebration.
Children prepare for a seder, visit Nana, share traditional foods, open the door for Elijah, sing and search for the afikomen.
Notice how “Dayenu” changes the way ordinary moments are valued. You could also talk about which traditions feel familiar, which are new, and how a family prepares to welcome guests or mark a celebration.
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