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The Music of the Seder


The music of the Seder permeates the walls of our home these days. Henry in Pre-K sings, “Mah Nishtana.” Zachary in first grade sings, “Dayeinu,” and Annie in third grade belts out, “Echad Mi Yodeah”/”Who Knows One?”

Yesterday, we watched with pride as their classes presented virtual model Seders.
What defines the Passover Seder? It is not only the food, the words, and the songs. Rather, it is all of those put together connecting with each other. This last year, traditions have mightily changed. And yet, traditions have stayed the same. Whether we are zooming or gathering safely with those closest, “Dayeinu” still means enough. Whether you are on the east coast or the west coast, we all end the Seder with the words, “Next year in Jerusalem.” Last year, we could have never predicted what the year ahead would bring. I think we are all intuitive enough to comprehend the same for this year. But we do know one thing:

On the first night of Passover, no matter what we face, some type of Seder takes place. The words, the songs, the food, the tradition of our people lives on.

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