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LEFT: Desmond Sternberg, 4, takes a bite of matzah. 
ABOVE: Daniel and Marissa Sternberg and their children 
Desmond, Jude and baby Eleanor.

who might be nervous about 
standing out while eating 
differently during the week that 
they’re not alone. 
“With everything going on 
in Israel, the way we show 
our identity and religion 
will be a little different,
” says 
Jacob Friedman. “It’ll feel 
good to know you’re a part of 
something and not doing it 
alone.
”

OPENING THEIR HOME TO 
NON-JEWISH GUESTS
Katey Wagner of Berkley says 
she’s excited to return to hosting 
after a several year hiatus, 
sharing family traditions and 
making new ones with her 
husband, daughters, ages 8 and 
11, and family and friends. 
She’s planning on bringing her 
bubbie’s gefilte fish — made 
from scratch — to the table, 
and making sure their guest list 
includes Jewish and non-Jewish 
attendees as well. 
“My mom always felt it 
was important to keep people 
informed, to have people 
learn about what the holiday 
is and what we as Jews do on 
the holiday,
” she says. With 
Passover about both the “what” 
and the “why,
” she says she’s 
always eager to open their 
home to people intrigued to be 
invited, whether they share the 
tradition or will be comparing it 

As we celebrate the seder, we remember those who should still be with us. Some 
of those seats belong to Magen David Adom medics, who gave their lives trying 
to save others. Your donation provides the equipment MDA needs so that next 
year only Elijah’s seat may be empty.

Join the effort at afmda.org or call 866.632.2763.

THIS PASSOVER, 
ELIJAH’S WON’T BE 
THE ONLY EMPTY 
SEAT AT THE TABLE.

Teri Falcon’s nephew Sylas 
Landau and daughter Luci Falcon.

