As we prepare for #Passover tonight, surely it feels unique in our experience. This holiday is a classic example of families and friends gathering together, literally being close. Now, we have to stay apart. #StayHome (1/6)
My own family will be no different, with a zoom seder among grandparents, siblings, nephews and nieces, isolating ourselves all over the place. (2/6)
Ironically, we face a plague today not so different than those our story says God inflicted upon our Egyptian overlords so many centuries ago. The story of the Ten Plagues on Passover seemed superstitious and primitive. Yet here we are, being laid low by a simple virus. (3/6)
A virus spreading across the globe, struggling to cope with all of our technology and sophistication. Clearly, we are receiving a fundamental faith lesson about humility this season. (4/6) #COVID19 #Passover2020
#Passover is a commemoration of the Jewish people's liberation, of overcoming all obstacles.
For hundreds of years, Jews have kept our faith alive through persecution, pogroms, and worse. (5/6)
This year, we face a challenge in common with our Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and other fellow humans.
Let us band together in solidarity across all barriers so that, next year, we may once again embrace each other in person. #pesachsameach from my family to yours. (6/6)
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