Obama holds Passover Seder at the White House

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama was marking Monday night's start of Passover with a private Seder at the White House. Obama started the tradition as a presidential candidate in 2008 when he joined Jewish staffers celebrating on the campaign trail.Tweet. More. Passover begins on Monday, and if you'd like your matzoh and bitter herbs with a modern twist, book a table for a Seder at one of the local restaurants offering special (but not kosher) menus. Tacos de gribnes Michael McCarthy/RosaHe was standing on a dais in the Grill Room at the Four Seasons restaurant, where he was hosting a party designed to upend the traditional Passover meal, and also to launch his new book, “The Bronfman Haggadah.” Bronfman's hundred-odd guests—mostHowever, Passover, which continues through April 2, and Easter, which falls on Sunday, provide opportunities to find healthful ways to

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