Passover: Unconditional Surrender!
Posted 3/9/2029
As Jews worldwide prepare to observe and celebrate Passover-פסח, once again we endure and replay the history of the evil forces of ancient Egypt.
For three and half thousand years, the Jewish people never surrendered to the persecution, forced conversions, and lies of morally corrupt societies.
What is one of the primary message of Passover?
First, provide the holiday needs for all who cannot afford them.
Secondly, remove Chametz-חמץ from your possession, and that you are Kosher for Passover.
Chametz is the symbol of evil inclination. We are commanded to remove it from our homes, clothing (bread crumbs,) books, etc,, to make sure that it was completely Chametz free. It also reminds us not to be tempted by behavior contrary to our Judaic moral laws.
Passover’s lesson is to make sure that Chametz is totally eradicated from our midst.
Our spiritual leaders throughout our history have been our gatekeepers to insure that throughout our lives we are not ensnared by the evil forces of Chametz.
That is the message to our children and grandchildren as we recite together the Passover Haggadah.
Let us pray that Shalom, the freedom of Passover, with G-d’s help, will become a reality in our time.
לשנה הבאה בירושלים הבנויה!
By next year, may we be blessed with the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash.
חג כשר ושמח!
A Happy and blessed Kosher Passover to you and your family.
Rabbi Tzvi Berkowitz