An essay, or a gnawing thought, for our consideration: Did it really happen -- who tells this story (who listens) -- and how it is used . . . (* see note from the Haggadah at very bottom of this page) A 'retelling of a story' is especially critical when the 'retelling' itself demands that we … [Read more...]

Here reminding us of the conclusion of the Passover Seder: "Next Year in Jerusalem" When we found ourselves trapped in a never-ending cycle of "Exile and Return" we said this: "If I forget thee Oh Jerusalem" Now we say this: "We have returned unto you, oh Zion" L’Chaim OG and Yedidia Jaiat … [Read more...]

A tale of two brothers, Yonatan and Bibi. One sacrificed himself for the sake of the nation. The other is sacrificing the nation for his own sake. This is not the first time we have seen this in our history. . . and sadly, it will not be the last. This evening: The Death of the First Born: A … [Read more...]

a Gathering Storm in the Land -- or is it over here, in our world. (is it the Chamsin or is it a sandstorm, one of which is bound to come)  Exodus 12:12  וְעָבַרְתִּ֣י בְאֶֽרֶץ־מִצְרַ֘יִם֮ בַּלַּ֣יְלָה הַזֶּה֒ וְהִכֵּיתִ֤י כׇל־בְּכוֹר֙ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ מִצְרַ֔יִם מֵאָדָ֖ם וְעַד־בְּהֵמָ֑ה … [Read more...]