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 14 The dominant theme of the Seder is that everyone has a place at the table. For instance, we make space for the four widely different types of children and the diverse group of Rabbis of Bnai Brak. We even lament the absence of the Egyptians who died during the Exodus, and welcome the spirit of Elijah the Prophet. We say at the Seder, “Let all who are hungry come and eat!” Indeed, this is perhaps the Seder’s most poignant lesson: hunger is something we all share. It is a reminder of our common humanity, the fact that, despite our differences, we are fundamentally the same, all of us members of a common human family, all of us equal and worthy of a place at the table. The Egyptians wouldn’t even dine with the Israelites, considering them abominable, subhuman. We respond by saying that everyone with an appetite—that is to say, everyone period—is as deserving of a seat as are we.
In the spirit that everyone has a place at the table, everyone plays a part in TBE meeting the Passover Challenge. Thank you to the 25 families who have made a gift. The Passover Challenge will only be successful if we ALL participate as generously as possible. Please make a gift today by clicking here or email Faith Kallman or call 804-355-3564 x104.
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