The Haggadah—A Political Classic Ep. 5: The Meaning of Matzah—Positive Freedom and Negative Freedom
Meir Soloveichik
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A Journey Through Time: The Significance of Pesach Seders
This chapter recounts the historical Pesach Seders, focusing on a significant 1919 event involving Jewish GIs who celebrated Passover in a Pullman train car. It emphasizes themes of community, liberation, and collective responsibility mirrored in the symbolism of matzah, as well as a poignant story from World War II that highlights enduring Jewish identity and connection. Through historical anecdotes, the chapter explores how the Seders and matzah serve as reminders of unity among the Jewish people throughout their shared journey to freedom.
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