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The Passover story isn't merely a recounting of historical events, it is an invitation into a shared memory. This act of vivid storytelling transforms listeners into participants, weaving them into the ongoing narrative of their people. It’s through the telling of our story that children understand their place within a drama that spans generations, linking […]
Passover
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Passover is called “the time of our freedom.” It’s not just a celebration of a historical event, it’s an opportunity to attain freedom. As the Haggadah says: "In every generation, it's your duty to see yourself as if you, personally, had gone out from Egypt." What is freedom? The Hebrew word for Egypt, Mitzrayim (מִצְרַיִם), […]
Our Sages assert that the Israelites in Egypt were on the lowest level of spiritual impurity. They worshipped idols. They were debauched and dissolute. So how did they merit the grand and miraculous redemption? They had only three things going for them: They kept their Hebrew names, their Hebrew language, and their distinctive Hebrew dress. […]
Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday of freedom.