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Obama 2013
On Passover we began our unique relationship with God. On Passover God redeemed our ancestors from the slavery of Egypt. And on Passover He made a commitment to stand by us forever, as we seek to fulfill our mission to be “a lig ...Covercontributed by Ray Sturner -
Seder at Bnei brak
Many questions have arisen about this snippet of text. What were these rabbis doing in B’nei Brak, which was the hometown of Rabbi Akiva only?Why didn’t their students join them in celebrating the seder? Why didn†...-- Four Questionscontributed by Daniel Gropper -
A NOTE ON “ISRAELâ€
Passover celebrates freedom, exemplified in the story of our Exodus from Egypt. Thatstory leads our entry into Israel—not exactly a simple redemption tale. Especially notnow, as Israelis and Palestinians continue to fight for th ...Introductioncontributed by Alan Scher -
Passover's Enduring Messa
By RUTH R. WISSEOn Monday, millions of children will ask their parents: Why is tonight different from all other nights of the year?Children asking this question in Jewish homes aro ...Introductioncontributed by N T -
Pour Out Your Anger (Source sh
Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge you, on the kingdoms that do not call on your name for they have devoured Jacob and destroyed his home..Clear ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by Calev Ben Dor -
Rejoicing in Destruction of En
On Succot, we are told three times to rejoice, but on Pesach we are not even told to rejoice once. This is because on Pesach the produce is judged and no ones knows whether he will ...-- Ten Plaguescontributed by Calev Ben Dor -
4 Sons and the Israeli-Palesti
The ‘Redemptionist Child’ – what does he say? The whole of the historical land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people and talk about ‘peace’ with the Arabs is dangerous u ...-- Four Childrencontributed by Calev Ben Dor -
A Fifth Cup for the Future
By Rabbi Baruch Frydman-KohlDuring the Passover Seder, the four cups of wine mark the four promises of God: “I am YHVH. I will free you… I will deliver you... I will redeem you… I will take you to be my people (Exodus 6.6-7) ...Kadeshcontributed by Shalom Hartman Institute -
Freedom To or Freedom From?
By Rabbi Dr. Donniel HartmanThere is a certain inherent ambivalence when we think of the meaning of freedom, and its association with the holiday of Pesach. One of the essential features of the liberation story is our freedom from ...-- Exodus Storycontributed by Shalom Hartman Institute -
To Zion - Reaching the Distant
Oh GodI am almost afraid to look over my shoulderTo see how far I’ve comeThe expanse seems impossibly wideAnd yetHere I amDancingSinging Your NameSurrounded by love and familyBre ...-- Closingcontributed by Annie Matan Gilbert -
Eggs
Eggs are prominent and pervasive on Pesah. In fact, so prevalent are they during the holiday week that one might suspect that the ancient Greek name for Pesah actually may have been Cholesterol!Let's start with the Seder Plat ...Introductioncontributed by Gerald Weiss -
Voices
After reading Ha Lachma Anya – ×”× ×œ×—×ž× ×¢× ×™×, you canadd this reading about the past and present struggles for freedom: This year we are slaves, next year may we be free Let my son go free so that my descendants wi ...Maggid - Beginningcontributed by Hillary Gordon -
4 Problems
How is this night different from other nights? On other nights we are not obligated to ask the questions of what separates us from redemption. Tonight we are so obligated.1) Why are women not yet universally reco ...-- Four Questionscontributed by shai cherry -
An Arab Shepherd Is Searching
An Arab shepherd is searching for his goat on Mount Zion And on the opposite hill I am searching for my little boy. An Arab shepherd and a Jewish father Both in thei ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by TAMAR FOX -
The Four Brothers
×יומה מרשעתתפס ×ישה בתורוהרשע ×יומה מרשעתתפס לש×ול ידע של×וזה מכל היפה ×תלקח ידה בתוך ידושילב להגדה ×יתהוחזר ידה בתוך ידו ...-- Four Childrencontributed by Jeremy Gimbel -
The Cup of Redemption
There, in the very center of the Seder table, stands a special, ornate kiddush-cup brimming with wine, awaiting the one still expected but as yet un-arrived guest -- the prophet Elijah. Will Elijah come this year, to drink of ...Hallelcontributed by Gerald Weiss
