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From Cincinnati to Paris to Tel Aviv, as the sun sets this Monday, Jews around the world will gather for Passover seders, the annual ritual during which we recount our ancestors’ journey from bondage to freedom. As you know, this holiday holds a special place in the hearts of many Jews as one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays. It brings families and loved ones together to reflect and discuss concepts of freedom and what freedom means to each one of us.
As we have intergenerational conversations around our seder table, we learn anew how the concept of freedom evolves through the lens of contemporary life. What does freedom mean to my sister, worried about her two teenage sons? What does it mean to my parents? At these seders, we consider the freedoms we have, the freedoms others lack, and the freedoms we take for granted.
This year, the painful turmoil in Israel and the Gaza Strip, and the divisions it has created, darken our Passover reflection. These are difficult times for local Jews, Muslims, Israelis, and Palestinians. The war resonates with each of us differently—emotionally and physically—but with all of us deeply.
This is an extremely well written and excellent letter from the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
Thank you for circulating this message. Maybe it will be a point of brightness and optimism in a scary world where even citadels of learning are under assault.
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