Let All Who are Hungry Come and Eat

The Jewish holiday of Pesach (Passover) begins at sundown on Friday and is observed for eight days. The beginning of Pesach is commonly observed with a special Seder, or ritual dinner, which recalls the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt under Pharoah’s rule.

Some affectionately joke that Jewish holidays and days of observance are marked by either feasting or fasting, and sure enough the Pesach meal can be a feast. Whereas food is often used as a way to celebrate in the Jewish community, it takes a particularly symbolic role during Pesach and is center stage during the traditional Seder.

Indeed, on the Seder table you will find wine, matzah (unleavened bread), zeroa (shank bone), beitzah (egg), maror (bitter herbs), karpas (vegetable), and charoset (sweet paste usually made with apples, walnuts, and wine), each symbolizing different values or pieces of the Pesach story. Some modern additions may also include an orange, potato, or other items.

The community storytelling of having experienced suffering firsthand reminds us of our purpose as Jewish people in the world today. It is this memory of hardship that compels us to act. Among words read during the Seder are “let all who are hungry come and eat.” This declaration is not only about food and hunger, but a commitment to literally and metaphorically opening our doors to those in need and to being welcoming and inclusive to people of all identities. Click here to continue reading our latest blog post.

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