I’ll be honest, celebrating Passover away from home is not the easiest. Without home cooked food, maintaining a Kosher for Passover diet can be tricky, especially with the limited food available on campus. As much as I wish I could be home eating matzoh brei with the family, I have plenty to be thankful for this year. As the holiday nears it's end and finals quickly approach, I celibrate the wonderful people (and wonderful food) that have guided me through my first Passover away from home.

1. Having a Jewish Community on Campus

As strange as it may be to celebrate away from home, having an amazing group of fellow Jewish students to celebrate with is something I am so incredibly grateful for.

2. The Seder(s)

With finals coming soon, the Seder (and chocolate Seder) are perfect opportunities to take a break from schoolwork to relax and reflect on the school year nearing its end.

3. Family

We may not be celebrating together this year, but I am no less thankful for everything my family does to support me, this week and all year round.

4. Matzoh ball soup

Is matzoh ball soup really exclusively a Passover food? I think not.

5. My incredibly supportive friends

Even those who don't celebrate are an integral part of the holiday to me. Thanks for offering me food and reminding me not to eat any cookies.

6. A cafeteria that tries to accommodate

School food may not have a great reputation, but a caf that offers matzoh during Passover definitely has my respect.

7. Ending Passover with pizza

As fun as Passover may be, I always look forward to ending the week with a whole lot of (white) pizza.