A d'var Torah for Passover: Stepping up to the Role
By Rori Picker NeissMoses, the hero (at least flesh-and-blood hero) of our Passover story, has only a singular mention in the entire Passover Haggadah-- within the context of a biblical quote.On some...
View ArticlePrivileges and Responsibilities of the First Generation
By Rachel LiebermanThe bechor, the firstborn son, is a prominent theme on Passover. The bechor appears in the Haggadah, in the Torah readings for Passover and in the customs that surround the holiday....
View Article“Women are not accustomed to pouring wine”: On Women and Liberation
By Naama GoldbergThe holiday of freedom sets the tone for the entire month of Nisan – the month of freedom – during which time the concept of freedom is expressed through a whole range of halachot,...
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