Call Me Back - with Dan Senor The Paradox of Passover 2025 - with Rachel Goldberg Polin
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Apr 7, 2025 Rachel Goldberg, a professional Jewish educator and mother of Hirsch, who was taken hostage in Gaza, shares profound insights on Passover. She discusses the emotional weight of this year’s holiday amidst the ongoing crisis, highlighting the themes of suffering and remembrance. The conversation also covers the importance of the Haggadah in shaping the Seder experience, the complexities of modern observance, and the delicate balance between mourning and celebration in the Jewish community. Goldberg emphasizes finding meaning and connection during these challenging times.
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A Seder for Our Times
- Integrate current events into your Seder, even if they are difficult.
- This year, consider adding symbols of the hostage situation in Gaza to your Seder plate.
The Power and Peril of Memory
- Remembering is crucial for identity but can be both grounding and overwhelming.
- We must balance looking back with moving forward.
From Idolatry to Monotheism
- The Haggadah starts with our ancestors' idolatry to highlight the dramatic change to monotheism.
- It emphasizes the importance of remembering our origins, even the less flattering ones.