Posts Tagged ‘Pesach’
How To Combat Modern Slavery
Sunday, April 4th, 2010In the last blog entry, in the spirit of Passover, I entreated us all to think long and hard about the full extent of the slave trade in the world today, and how we might increase freedom for all living beings, at home and abroad. After I hit the “publish button”, I took my own advice to heart and did some additional research on the issue, and came upon some excellent resources. So if I inspired you to delve deeper into the topic of bondage and abolition, I highly recommend the following TED Talk, How To Combat Modern Slavery.
Let’s Get Free
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010The supermarkets are stocking the shelves with Matzoh-meal, and the ad agencies are entreating us to celebrate with Pyramid-size savings… yes, Passover is upon us! But beyond the consumer abstractions, Passover is the holiday when we are instructed to recollect and retell the biblical narrative of our slavery and exodus. But there are more forms of slavery in the world today – from oppressive sweatshops to child prostitution — than at any other time in history! Burdened with this depressing realization, how can we possibly celebrate our own freedom when so many more are incarcerated?
Food For Thought… Much Tastier Than Matzah
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010I reluctantly put away my costume and wave goodbye to Purim as Passover rapidly rolls in. Along with a dedicated cleaning, I find myself preparing for Pessach in a new way, merging myself with generations past and present as I am reminded of my personal freedoms. This year I am recognizing that my choices make a difference, that my desire to give is actually a duty, and that the ability to do so is truly a blessing.
