Don't be alarmed, but Passover is coming! It often feels that as my Purim costume is being stored away the Passover dishes are simultaneously dusted off with the countdown to the Seder frantically beginning. Matzah suddenly appears everywhere, securing a brisket becomes a priority and spring cleaning takes on a completely different meaning.
In just a couple of weeks, Jews around the world will congregate for the Passover Seder. To my surprise, more American Jews attend a Seder than fast on Yom Kippur, making it the most celebrated Jewish holiday on the calendar. With such large participation, it becomes an opportune educational and religious moment as the Seder is for many their only encounter with Judaism throughout the year. So with all their wisdom, what did the rabbis instruct us at such an auspicious time?
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