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Tag Archives: Pesah
‘Earn This’: Last Day of Passover 5782
Over the course of the past year or so, I’ve committed to filling in what I call my “pop culture blindspots,” making a point to watch movies with a significant cultural footprint that I, for various reasons, haven’t seen. One … Continue reading
Judaism for the Wise and Wicked: Passover 5782
Questions are perhaps the defining feature of the Seder. The ceremony, with its unusual rites and symbols, appears to have been specifically designed to arouse questions, particularly from children. To all these questions, let me add one that I want … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservative Judaism, conservative rabbis, holidays, Judaism, Passover, Pesah, religion, Torah, wisdom
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30 Days of Liberation 2018
The Talmud teaches that, during the 30 days before Passover, we should learn about matters related to the holiday. In that spirit, I composed a brief message for each of the previous 30 days, drawing from the wisdom Passover imparts. … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, faith, history, Jewish holidays, Passover, Pesah, politics, religion, society, spirituality
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In The Face of Injustice, ‘Neutrality Is Not a Morally Acceptable Option’
Passover, the Jewish holiday commemorating the enslavement and liberation of the Children of Israel from Egypt, is right around the corner. In just a few days, Jews everywhere will gather not only to recall the story of the Exodus but … Continue reading
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Tagged current-events, faith, healthcare, history, Jewish holidays, justice, Money, Passover, peace, Pesah, politics, religion, social justice, society, Trump
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30 Days of Liberation 2017
The Talmud teaches that, during the 30 days before Passover, we should learn about matters related to the holiday. In that spirit, I composed a brief message for each of the previous 30 days, drawing from the wisdom Passover imparts. I hope you find these … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God, holidays, Jewish holidays, Liberation, Passover, personal, Pesah, religion, spirituality
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Moses for President
As the U.S. presidential primary process slouches toward what will doubtlessly be a contested convention season this summer, I find myself not infrequently wondering what guidance the Jewish tradition would have for selecting our next leader. I have already written … Continue reading
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Tagged ethics, holidays, Judaism, justice, Moses, Passover, Pesah, politics, religion, social justice, society, Torah, wisdom
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30 Days of Liberation – 2016
The Talmud teaches that, during the 30 days before Passover, we should learn about matters related to the holiday. In that spirit, I composed a brief message for each of the previous 30 days, drawing from the wisdom Passover imparts. I hope you find these … Continue reading
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Tagged ethics, God, growth, holidays, Jewish People, Judaism, Passover, Pesah, religion, social justice, society, spirituality, theology, Torah, wisdom
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30 Days of Liberation 2015
The Talmud teaches that 30 days before Passover, we should start learning about matters related to the holiday. In that spirit, I humbly offer, as in past years, “30 Days of Liberation.” For each of the next 30 days, I will offer a brief message, … Continue reading
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Tagged God, growth, holidays, Judaism, Passover, Pesah
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30 Days of Liberation: Day 30 – Next Year in Jerusalem!
The Seder concludes with the exclamation, “Next year in Jerusalem!” This not only refers to the fact that most Jews have yet to return home, but also that our world remains in an exilic state. As yesterday’s tragic events in … Continue reading
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30 Days of Liberation: Day 29 – No Small Act
One of my favorite songs to conclude the Seder is “Had Gadya,” in which the purchase of a little goat sparks a chain reaction that leads all the way to God destroying the Angel of Death. There is no deed, … Continue reading
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Rabbi Michael Rose Knopf 