The First Bite of Matza

This week is Passover and in Israel it is very different. First of all, there is only one day of Chag. There is only one seder and all that day, all the shops and restaurants are closed. All the markets are closed. The shuk is closed. We went to the shuk and we could run up and down the streets where it was usually packed full. Another change is that our seder went until two in the morning! We stayed up all night discussing Magid and telling stories and answering questions. I was falling asleep by Tzafun. Also, a lot of restaurants go kosher for Pesach and you can order matza instead of bread. Another thing is that, walking down the street, you can just say "Chag Samach" to anyone. It is a very different experience to be in Israel for Pesach, but it is fun all the same.