“Remember this day, on which you went free from Egypt, the house of bondage, how Adonai freed you from it with a mighty hand.” Exodus 13:3
Thoughts on freedom as Pesach (Passover) approaches:
“The message of Passover remains as powerful as ever. Freedom is won not on the battlefield but in the classroom and the home. Teach your children the history of freedom if you want them never to lose it.” Jonathan Sacks
“This is true freedom: Our ability to shape reality. We have the power to initiate, create and change reality rather than only react and survive it. How can we all educate our children to true freedom? Teach them not to look at reality as defining their acts but to look at their acts as defining reality.” Yaacov Cohen
“The Exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and in every day.” Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
“Passover affirms the great truth that liberty is the inalienable right of every human being.” Morris Joseph
“Had I not fallen, I would not have arisen. Had I not been subject to darkness, I could not have seen the light.” Midrash
“Freedom is within our grasp, and Pesach reminds us that we need to reach.” Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson
Wishing all a wonderful seder, and 4 cups of wine overflowing with joy and happiness!
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