On Easter Sunday, we joined our other IsraAid mission members, the Tevel B’zedek volunteers, for a kite-workshop in the camp. Now we know why the kites are so important here! They are supposed to symbolize the connection between heaven and earth and the resurrection. Many children came to the workshop and later the beautiful kites filled the sky over the camp.
We could see these kites while we had the privilege of joining a “seder” held for the teenagers of Haiti at one of the camp aide’s home. Raphael of Tevel B’zedek explained to the kids the meaning of Passover and some of the basic customs. Everyone tasted the foods and joined in. Raphael did not forget the Afikoman, but the children were too shy to “steal” it as the custom goes. They finally did it (with my encouragement) and enjoyed taking the matza and even more returning it in return for Raphael’s compass. We sang the Hadgaddah songs and the children sang Haitian Hallelujas and thanked us.
Happy Pesach & Easter to all!
