A personal conversation about creating a Seder that allows us to bring our full selves to the experience, finding an accessible entrance into the essence of Jewish holidays and rituals after becoming a mother, and some of the teachings about the steps of the Seder that have welcomed Chani in.

Chani is a wife, mother, poet, writer, and aspiring florist. She's an all around creative, and loves bringing beauty and meaning into everyday life. She dabbles in freelance writing and content creation alongside her work at a preschool and a nonprofit organization. You can find her writing and content on Instagram @chani_lipovenko and Substack (Tulips & Tantrums). Chani can be contacted at chanasmoller@gmail.com.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00:00 - Sneak Peek

0:00:37 - Host's Introduction

0:02:03 - Welcome Chani

0:02:43 - How it Started

0:04:34 - Reimagining the Seder Experience

0:09:56 - Where Am I in This Ritual?

0:14:21 - Leaning into the Physical Act of a Mitzvah

0:17:35 - Experiencing the Essence of a Holiday

0:21:55 - Staying Open to Unexpected Inspiration

0:23:20 - I Can't Recreate My Pre-Baby Life

0:27:10 - Experiencing the Seder as a Personal Journey

0:29:02 - Being An Open Vessel to What the Seder Has to Offer

0:31:25 - Bring Your Heartbreak

0:32:28 - The Soul Can Never Be in Exile

0:35:19 - Encouraging Questions in Our Judaism

0:38:45 - Encouraging Questions

0:41:25 - The Steps of the Seder Are Leading Us Somewhere

0:42:27 - Postpartum: Holding Both Brokenness and Wholeness

0:45:45 - How G-d Sees Us

0:48:13 - Opening the Door to Miracles

0:51:38 - Allowing Ourselves to be Transformed in Small Ways

0:52:28 - The End of the Seder is the Beginning of Freedom

0:53:09 - Host’s Outro