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30 second sermon: Passover.(Brief article)
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American Jewish Life Magazine
- Article date:
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March 1, 2007
- Author:
- Cohen, Rabbi Ezra A.
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As the Passover seder night quickly approaches, we hurriedly begin to focus on its myriad laws and details.
Many thoughts flash through our minds: How can we make this year's seder more meaningful, which child would best be suited to read the passage about the simple son, what is the proper measurement of matzah which we must eat to fulfill the commandment and, of course, which wine will go best with the meal being served. Not far into our studies, we come to the conclusion that the primary purpose of the seder night lies in the fulfillment of the commandment to retell the story of the exodus from Egypt. If this is so, we may wonder, why must we dedicate so much time and ...