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鈥淯s鈥� and 鈥淭hem鈥�

Feb 3, 2017 By Paula Rose | Commentary | Bo | Pesah

鈥淭hey tried to kill us, we won, let鈥檚 eat.鈥�

This tongue-in-cheek summary of most Jewish holidays applies most strongly, perhaps, to the Passover Seder. We retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt, we praise and thank God for redeeming us, and then we eat a festive meal. Cast in that light, the story of the Exodus seems so straightforward. The Israelites are innocent victims, somehow pawns in God鈥檚 larger plan. The Egyptians, and especially Pharaoh, are wicked, oppressing the Israelites with forced labor.

Asking Forgiveness with Authenticity

Sep 26, 2016 By Paula Rose | Short Video | Rosh Hashanah | Yom Kippur

Forgiving and Asking Forgiveness: Sound Bytes for the High Holidays 5777