Holiday – Page 3 – Rabbi Micah Streiffer

Slavery and Freedom

Avadim Hayinu, Ata V’nei Chorin. We were slaves. Now we are free. These words ring true in every age. In ancient times, we gained freedom from slavery to Pharaoh. A century and a half ago, African American slaves were freed, a process whose social reverberations we can still feel. And today, as we look on,Continue reading “Slavery and Freedom”

See Me on TV!

I was on Fox News Rising here in Charlotte last week, explaining the story of Chanukah. http://www.foxcharlotte.com/rising/Celebrating-the-Holiday-The-Meaning-of-Chanukah-111259709.html Chag Urim Sameach – Happy Festival of Lights!

Pesach Songs – What’s Your Fave?

My favorite Passover song is Adir Hu. (Click on the words to listen. I don’t know who that guy is, but he sings a mean Adir Hu.) I like it for no other reason than that I love the melody. The optimism of the tune matches the optimism of the lyrics, which mean: “May GodContinue reading “Pesach Songs – What’s Your Fave?”

Thoughts for Pesach 5770

Here are 2 readings I put together for this year’s seder. Feel free to use them at your own tables, or to pass them on. Chag Kasher V’sameach! Freedom and Slavery Avadim hayinu. Once we were slaves in Egypt Ata v’nei chorin. And the Eternal took us out of that place. With freedom comes responsibility.Continue reading “Thoughts for Pesach 5770”