Why "Average" Haredi Families Go to Hotels for Pesach, Part II We received an advertising supplement from a travel agency catering to the haredi public called "Pesach Plus." According to the supplement reservations for Passover hotels have increased this year. Despite the economic downturn, the message is that you don't need to be wealthy to go to a hotel. "Average" haredi families go too. I think I know why after reading Malki Lowinger's Pesach cleaning schedule in last week's Mishpacha, a magazine for haredi women. If this is standard, it's no surprise so many decide to go away. My friend Shelley, who sent me the article, reported that Lowinger covered the loft and the garage in a … [Read more...]