Rabbi William Plevan, Ph.D Passover and the Power of Memory
Rabbi Plevan questions the joy of Passover, of celebrating our liberation, at a time of turmoil and ongoing violence. He suggests that we consider what…
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Rabbi Plevan questions the joy of Passover, of celebrating our liberation, at a time of turmoil and ongoing violence. He suggests that we consider what…
Rabbi Lyon questions the meaning of being commanded in our time and place – we can’t hear the commandment to make Passover the same way…