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 19 At the Seder, are we supposed to experience the bitterness of slavery or the sweetness of freedom? We eat matzah, nibble on bitter herbs, and dip in salt water. But we also recline on pillows and drink copious wine. Are we paupers or princes? The answer of course is both. When we are brought low, we recall that we are actually the children of royalty. When we are riding high, we recall that we, too, were once marginalized and oppressed. We remember not to exalt those with privilege and power, because on a fundamental level they are no different, therefore no better than the lowest serf. The beggar is as much a divine being as the billionaire.
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