Mitzvah

30 Minute Seder, LLC is proud to play a role in supporting the American Jewish community.  We believe that this is not only a mitzvah, but part of who we are and what we do.  An essential part of that mitzvah is working with synagogues, non-profit Jewish organizations, and communities to raise needed money for programs and services.  

Some of the ways we accomplish this are through:

Part of the fun of being in a community is sharing ideas, stories, and favorite recipes. At 30minute-Seder™ we invite you to share these with us.  So if you have a tried and true Passover idea or recipe, a good Seder story, or song lyrics you would like to share, please send an email to us at: comments@30minuteseder.com, We look forward to hearing from you.

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30minute-Seder™ nixes toxic China imports
In a recent issue of the Jewish Retailer, a trade newspaper for synagogue gift shops and Jewish retailers, the front page story highlighted the dangers of buying products made in China, especially children’s products.

Robert Kopman, author and publisher of the 30minute-Seder™ Haggadah said, “Our crayons that are included in our coloring placemats were made in China, so we researched the extra cost of buying American made crayons and found that they cost more than twice as much.  We felt so strongly about the need to be 100% safe when it comes to our products made for kids, we decided we just had to make the change anyway.  Now all of our crayons come from the USA.  In fact, every component of our children’s coloring products are made in the USA.  It’s simply the right thing to do, and just about every parent appreciates it.”

30minute-Seder™ Haggadah now available in Braille
The 30minute-Seder™ Haggadah is now available in Braille!  As far as we know, it is the first commercially available Haggadah printed in Braille that corresponds exactly word for word and page for page with its standard version, including song lyrics.  It’s available as a special order from 30minute-Seder™ for $19.95.  Send an email to sales@30minuteseder.com with “Braille Haggadah” in the subject line; someone from our sales department will contact you to take your order.

Here's what folks are saying about 30minute-Seder™...

I got a call from my aunt Clara who was in the supermarket [in Florida somewhere] and noticed that they were giving away copies of the old Maxwell House Haggadah.  Since she was coming to my house for Passover, she asked if I wanted her to bring 20 or so copies with her; to which I replied, no thanks, we’re doing the 30minute-Seder™ this year.  My family has always used that old Maxwell House Haggadah and we were not happy with it.  Our Seder this year was terrific and everybody enjoyed it (except maybe Aunt Clara) including our non-Jewish guests.  Sometime during the meal, I was presented with a hand written petition signed by all the family members insisting that we never use that old Maxwell House Haggadah again, and from now on, only use the 30minute-Seder™! -Sarah C.

I am writing to introduce myself. I am a big fan of your 30 Minute Seder which I plan to use this evening and introduce to the rest of my family.  For years my sister and I have been complaining about the Haggadot we’ve been stuck with during Passover. They were freebees my mother got at the local A&P some 30 years ago (sponsored by Chock Full of Nuts!), and the boredom and drudgery of the Seder these books inspired is worth a couple of memoir pages. My husband is not Jewish, but we are raising our three year old son to be and have been searching for something that could turn the holiday from one where we mechanically go through the motions to something more meaningful- and positive and fun. Your book holds the key to that transition. -Michele T.

Passover Chicken Fricassee

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
1-2 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

SAUCE
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1-2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika (sweet is preferred)
½ teaspoon hot pepper flakes, or use some fresh chili
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can chopped peeled tomatoes with juice (or an equivalent amount of fresh tomatoes)
¼ cup canned tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon brown sugar (optional)

Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with the garlic, salt and pepper.
Let marinate for 15 minutes while you make the sauce.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan.
Add the onion and pepper and cook until soft but not brown- about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, paprika and hot pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste and fry for 30 seconds.
Add the chopped peeled tomatoes with their juice to the pan with the tomato sauce and 2 tablespoons parsley.
Simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored (about10 to 15 minutes), stir often.
Taste the sauce. If it’s too acidic, add sugar.
Blend or process the sauce if you prefer a smooth sauce.
Stir the chicken into the sauce and simmer until cooked, about 15 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve garnished with remaining parsley.

Yield: 4 servings