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Manami Takashina, Chaya Rappoport, and Rinat Tzadok in the kitchen.

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The extra savory pickle brine martinis with cherry tomatoes being prepared.

Elyssa Heller, founder of Ediths, with guests.

The message was heard loud and clear: one of unity.

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Manami Takashina, Chaya Rappoport, and Rinat Tzadok in the kitchen.

Hunter Abrams and Nicolette Mason.

Susan Korn, founder of Susan Alexandra, and Cory Kennedy.

Griffin Maxwell Brooks and guest.

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The extra savory pickle brine martinis with cherry tomatoes being prepared.

I dont consider myself religious.

Growing up, my mom didnt practice traditions beyond indulging in a frequent rotation of delectable Jewish deli food.

Id never been to a Seder dinner or anything close to it.

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Elyssa Heller, founder of Edith’s, with guests.

But Ive always been interested in great food and Im fascinated by rituals.

Susan Korn, Audrey Gelman and Alex Edelman.

Naama Shefi with Gabi Asfour and Adi Gil from threeasfour.

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Hunter Abrams and Nicolette Mason.

Next, came the rituals.

An egg for the circle of life and rebirth.

An olive branch for peace.

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Susan Korn, founder of Susan Alexandra, and Cory Kennedy.

An orange for inclusion.

Sasha Shor, chef and founder of Holy Tshisli.

There was even some dancing.

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Griffin Maxwell Brooks and guest.

Thats the whole goal with thisto make these beautiful traditions more beautiful, she said.

Chefs Sasha Shor, Rinat Tzadok, and Fany Gerson were the masterminds behind the menu.

Shor created the sour pickle roasted beet salad and pomegranate braised short ribs, among other dishes.

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Susan Korn, Audrey Gelman and Alex Edelman.

and served with avocado, lime, and chili.

To be able to share this, I think he would be so proud.

Moving to New York, my friends became my family.

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Naama Shefi with Gabi Asfour and Adi Gil from threeasfour.

So in a way, strangers are our family for one night in this kitchen as well.

Rabbi Samantha Frank, Anya Schulman, Erica Coven, and Sascha Seinfeld singing the four questions.

Everyone also took home a mini Susan Alexandra matzah charm as a symbol of the event.

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In that momenteven if just for a few hoursfood really did bring everyone together.

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Sasha Shor, chef and founder of Holy Tshisli.

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Rabbi Samantha Frank, Anya Schulman, Erica Coven, and Sascha Seinfeld singing the four questions.

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