As Passover approaches, the discussion reveals the profound connection between freedom and responsibility. Personal reflections shed light on educating children about their heritage while emphasizing the importance of awareness and empathy. The exploration of true liberation dives into the complexity of collective struggles, highlighting how language and culture shape identity. This thought-provoking dialogue offers insights into the deeper meanings of Passover rituals and our ongoing journey towards becoming who we are.
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Passover Seder Pedagogy
The Passover Seder uses a unique pedagogy.
It fosters curiosity in children through unusual rituals, prompting questions and opening them to learning.
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Freedom as a Path
Freedom is a continuous journey, not a destination.
It involves embracing responsibility, devotion, and supporting those in need.
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Confession of Blindness
The prayer about not seeing the righteous neglected is a confession of blindness, not a statement of fact.
We often overlook suffering, especially when satiated.
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The Talmud is a vast collection of writings that include the Mishnah and the Gemara. It covers a wide range of subjects such as Jewish law (halakha), ethics, philosophy, customs, history, and folklore. The Talmud exists in two main versions: the Babylonian Talmud and the Jerusalem Talmud. The Babylonian Talmud, compiled in the 5th century, is more widely studied and consists of 2,711 double-sided pages with numerous commentaries and notes[2][3][4].
Haggadah
Joseph Elias
The Haggadah is a Jewish text that serves as a guide for the Seder, the ritual meal observed during Passover. It narrates the story of the Exodus from Egypt, combining historical accounts, theological reflections, and symbolic rituals. The text is not static; it has evolved over centuries, incorporating diverse interpretations and traditions. Its structure encourages interactive storytelling and engagement, making it a powerful tool for transmitting Jewish history and values across generations. The Haggadah's emphasis on freedom, responsibility, and communal remembrance continues to resonate with Jews worldwide. It serves as a living document, adapting to contemporary contexts while preserving its core message of liberation.
Talmud Tractate Sanhedrin
A Talmudic Tractate on Jurisdiction and Criminal Law
Various Rabbinic Scholars
The Talmud Tractate Sanhedrin is part of Seder Nezikin, dealing with civil and criminal proceedings. It covers topics such as court procedures, capital punishments, and the roles of the high priest and Jewish king. The tractate is significant for its discussions on legal principles like the presumption of innocence.
Passover is upon us, the seder is Saturday night.Freedom, the Sages teach, is not an end, it is a path; no mere escape from Pharaoh's tyranny but a becoming, filled with substance and responsibility and devotion; no one-off achievement but a ceaseless struggle to secure and deepen who and what we are.This bonus episode offers a few short thoughts that I teach my children at our seder each year about the meaning of this holiday, and thus the meaning of our peoplehood and freedom.This episode is sponsored by the Sapir Journal, a wonderful quarterly journal devoted to ideas for a thriving Jewish future, edited by the Pulitzer-prize-winning Bret Stephens.If you live in the United States, you can now receive SAPIR in the mail absolutely free. You can sign up for your free subscription by going to sapirjournal.org/AskHaviv.Please join me on Patreon to support this project: www.patreon.com/AskHavivAnything If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email us at haviv@askhavivanything.com.A podcast by Haviv Rettig Gur
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