The Jerusalem Post, April 25, 2008
In the run-down Shapira neighborhood, near the Central Bus Station in south Tel Aviv, the sounds of a drum circle – comprised of Israelis and African refugees – ring through the air as the sun eases itself down in the sky. Row after row of tables flanked with white tablecloths, matza, non-alcoholic wine, and sprigs of fresh flowers await the guests who trickle in. Freshly-printed haggadot entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Passover Joint Seder for Israelis and African Refugees in Israel” in Hebrew, English, French, and Arabic will be distributed once the chairs are full. Volunteers from Israel and the Diaspora hurry to make the final preparations for the some 250 refugees who are expected to attend. The seder will begin soon.