At sundown today, the week-long Jewish holiday of Passover begins. It is truly one of the most famous, and amazing Torah stories, with multiple layers of important messages and lessons to learn. If you wish to know more about Passover however you can go here.
Passover is the beginning of the story of the birth of the Jewish Nation! It is the story of a downtrodden people who learns to trust and love G-d, and therefore stand on their own feet despite the wishes of many nations, and fully accept their having been Chosen by G-d! After years of struggle (internal and external) this new Nation received the blessing of being a free people in their own land – the land of Israel – the land promised to the Jewish people for eternity by G-d.
Jews are told to retell this story, and imagine it as if it were us personally who were leaving Egypt. With the parallels between the original creation of the State of Israel, and the rebirth of the State of Israel (a miracle in our lifetime) today after 2,000 years of exile, imagining isn’t really necessary! All of history is nothing but a mere moment in the eyes of G-d! How lucky are we to live the dreams, and prayers of millions!
The Seder (Passover service/meal) is ended with the same prayer in all traditional Jewish homes: Next Year In Jerusalem!
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