Even though Jews celebrate the Jewish New Year on Rosh Hashanah, Passover (which starts next week!) is still a time of renewal. As a child, I was always taught that Jews place an egg on the seder plate as a symbol of renewal and rebirth, but a little research reveals the more traditional reason is because the egg is a sign of mourning over the destruction of the Temple. Does anyone know more about the reasons for the egg, or the connection between Passover and renewal?

Either way, I'll be thinking about renewal during my seders next week. It is especially a season of renewal and change for my family, since we are likely moving to a new apartment in the next few weeks.

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Happy Passover!