The Talmud teaches that 30 days before Passover, we should start learning about the holiday and its meaning. In that spirit, I humbly offer "30 Days of Liberation." For each of the next 30 days, I will offer a brief message drawn from the wisdom of Passover. I hope you find these messages meaningful and inspiring. Feel free to share/forward.
30 Days of Liberation: Day 10
At the Seder, when the youngest child asks “Why is this night different from all other nights?” we are prompted to respond with technical answers: on other nights we eat leavened bread, while tonight we eat matzah, for instance. But what if we heard the imperceptible incredulity in our children’s voices when they ask that question? On this night, we see ourselves as personally enslaved so that we can know the heart of the oppressed. On this night, we deride bondage and celebrate liberation. On this night, we see injustice set right and sing songs of praise. Why not other nights, too? Why, our children are asking, IS this night different? Why, they demand, is EVERY night not like this night?! How will we answer them? How can we even look them in the eye?
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