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Myself, I'm long gone before 'midnight's gong.'  Some of the early Sages would have splitting headaches from Passover all the way to the Pentecost. That's fifty days...

Passover Seder's Nadir

      Two full cups of wine
         even before we dine
      
      Two more later, raised in song
        What could go wrong ~
        by midnight’s gong*



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      *All food and drink must be con-
       sumed by the middle of the 
       night... A 'Seder' is the order
       of the ritualized ceremony of 
       Passover night.
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Tor Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Thank you for sharing Gershon. Love your Traditions...
Maverick Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Tut..tut it sounds like they were more than merry Anyway.' May your passover be my passover dear G W.) Btw who whould you nominate as The first true lawbreaker and most technically unfit leader among Israels tribes.?
Goldsmith Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I enjoyed reading this fun write. With 2 full cups of wine before you eat. Then 2 more later, I would be gong too. But I don't drink... Have a wonderful spring week..........
Rodrigues Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Interesting!
Mckeithan Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Nicely done. I wasnt aware of this. Thanks for the education
Jones Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
An informative rhyme that I appreciate! Thanks for sharing!
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