The experience of slavery is a huge one in the Jewish consciousness. It may be overshadowed by the Holocaust in modern times, but it was formative of our thinking back in the times of the Torah and the Mishna, when most of our laws, philosophy and forms of prayer were solidified. The Torah reminds us … Continue reading #blogExodus – Slavery
Category: Passover
#blogExodus – Retelling
Here I go again. Last summer I did a series of blog posts in the #BlogElul series, preparing for the High Holy Days. Now we are plunging into the last two weeks before Passover, which for many people is at least as important as those solemn days in Tishrei. I'm going to follow Rabbi Phyllis … Continue reading #blogExodus – Retelling