As I covered the news of the White House Seder over the last few days — and then the news of a White House Seder minus POTUS and family — I came across a big cache of images of White House Seders past, those held during the Obama Administration. They made me very nostalgic, but they also lifted me up.

I thought I’d share some of my favorites here.

Image by The White House/Pete Souz... The blessing over one of the four cups of wine.

Image by The White House/Pete Souz... The former First Lady lighting the candles.

Image by The White House/Pete Souz... Former President Barack Obama is handed a bowl of matzo-ball soup.

Image by The White House/Pete Souz... Former First Lady Michelle Obama lights the candles to kick of the White House Seder of 2012.

This year, we celebrate here, next year…?

Liza Schoenfein is food editor at the Forward. Contact her at schoenfein@forward.com or on Twitter, @LifeDeathDinner