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Women’s seder in Oakland draws 600
by More than 600 mothers, daughters and grandmothers gathered April 10 at the Oakland Marriott City Center to celebrate the role of, The second East Bay Women's Seder was sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Greater East Bay in collaboration with 33 women'
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Each participant drank from a goblet to symbolize the water from Miriam's well, which quenched the thirst of the ancient Israelites during their journey in the Sinai Desert.
Local artists also designed similar Miriam's cups that were sold at a silent auction during the evening's festivities.
Organizers said attendance more than doubled from last year. Analyzing the large number, co-chair Mary Anne Winig said, "Women are really looking for...that sisterhood connection."
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