This year for Emmaus Day, some of the Kentucky NHA chapter members journeyed to the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky.
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As the normal tradition, we enjoyed a picnic on the grounds,
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this year in front of the Retreat Center.
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We enjoyed the traditional menu of fish, herbs, spring onions and colored eggs.
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The grounds were beautiful
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and the Spring flowers
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were in full bloom.
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For more information about the NHA tradition
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of Emmaus Day/Sham el Nessim
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read our blog post from the past.
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