It’s easy to bemoan the state of the Jewish people. If we choose to look at the glass as half-empty, there is plenty to consider. From rampant intermarriage and assimilation on the spiritual front to horrific terrorism in Israel and the alarming protests on campuses across America.
At this time of year, many of us reflect upon these realities and remark, with a sigh, “G-d saved us from Egypt and He will save us from these threats as well.” Pesach is a time that reminds us of the miraculous resilience of the Jewish people. The Egyptians, Greeks and Babylonians are no longer here, but we Jews continue to survive.
It’s reassuring to view the past as a beacon of hope for the future. In short: we never… Read More »