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A moment of Passover reflection with Rabbi Leonard Matanky
In 1860, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch proposed closing all Orthodox synagogues in Frankfurt to teach his community that the core of Jewish life is the home and not the synagogue. “Judaism embraces the totality of life." In these trying times we have closed our synagogues and we are at home. What we must do is embrace this challenge as an opportunity to experience Judaism through a redirected relationship with family and God. This year, as we “stay in place” let’s remember the first Passover when our ancestors had to stay in their homes, while celebrating God’s protection and salvation. It’s the home and the family that count. Let’s treasure the moment.
Rabbi Leonard A. Matanky, Congregation K.I.N.S. of West Rogers Park |
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