Tag Archives: Passover

Something to Say at Your Seider

I usually just quote others on this blog, but I came up with a D’var Torah and wanted to share it with you and get your thoughts.  If you enjoy it, please print it out and share it with your … Continue reading

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Here the Son Asks

Before the Ma Nishtana in many Haggados, the words “kan haben shoel” (“Here the son asks”) is found.  There is a profound message in these words.  “Here” – the night of the seder – is an auspicious time for every … Continue reading

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Why do we say Hallel tonight?

“Every miracle, every incident that occurred during Yetzias Mitzrayim bespeaks eternity.  So much so that when that date on the calendar arrives, the Jew must relate to ‘then’ as if it were ‘now.’  As we say, ‘One must regard himself … Continue reading

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Faith of the Women

“When you look carefully into the story of the exodus, you see that the true redeeming force was the faith of the women. Today, history is repeating itself.” – Bringing Heaven Down to Earth by Tzvi Freeman

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Dough

“A Jew is like dough from which matzah is baked.  As long as one works and kneads it, it is fine.  Left unattended, it becomes chametz.” ~ R’ Yechezkel of Kuzmir zt”l from Torah Tavlin

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Awesome Story

This story is a bit longer than my typical quotes, but it’s really one of the greatest stories I have ever read.  Enjoy! “In the time of the Yeshuos Yaakov, there was a Yid in Lemberg who was so hungry … Continue reading

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Never Despair

“In recalling the Exodus, a Jew should remind himself never to despair from spiritual striving, no matter how dismal his situation.” ~ R’ Tzadok Hakohen ofLublinzt”l from Torah Tavlin

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