Friend --
As we approach our second Passover during the pandemic, many of us are craving a new kind of liberation. At a time that should be joyous and filled with communal meals and conversations, we have to work harder than ever to ensure that we stay connected and that our holidays feel truly meaningful and restorative.
The J Street community is committed to remaining united around our shared values. As part of our effort to stay connected, we are writing to invite you to the J Street Virtual Seder on Sunday, March 21 at 4:00pm Eastern. You can register here.
While this year's celebrations are once again markedly different from those prior to COVID, and surely not what we had hoped for, they also afford an opportunity to find new, special resonance in the themes and lessons of the holiday. The Passover story highlights the importance of solidarity and togetherness as we yearn for liberation and safety; it can teach us gratitude, compassion for those less fortunate and the importance of persistence in the face of uncertainty.
If you are unable to attend our seder, we hope you will still find ways to utilize the J Street Haggadah -- downloadable here -- at your seder this year. Our Haggadah approaches all of the core components of the Passover seder through the lens of J Street’s work and the inspiring advocacy of the broader Jewish social justice community, as well as the unique environment in which we again celebrate Passover this year.
L'shalom
Ruti Kadish
National Director of Communal Relations
