WELLBEING → FAMILY REFLECTIONS Issue 806 · April 5, 2020

A Pesach Like No Other

This year, Pesach is different from every other year. But we can handle it

A Pesach Like No Other

Too much work, not enough sleep. Overspending. Change in diet (and sometimes location). Chaotic household. Cooking-cleaning-cooking-cleaning. These used to be the normal challenges of Pesach. This year we need to add so many more.

“This year makes all the previous Pesachs look like a walk in the park. The kids are home all the time. They’re too young to be helpful. They’re constantly in need of my attention and supervision. I can’t think straight, let alone focus on what needs to be done for Pesach.”

“I’ve never made Pesach before. And both my husband and I are suddenly out of work. How are we supposed to afford everything?”

“I’m very fortunate to still be able to work from home. The problem is that everyone is here with me. Am I really supposed to do office work, clean and cook for Pesach, prepare for a Seder, create structure and supervise activities for the kids, and take care of myself?”

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