Tag: Jewish Liberation

The essay discusses the significance of Passover, a holiday celebrating the Jews' release from enslavement in Egypt as recounted in the book of Exodus.
Raphael Magarik discusses the concept of Shabbat HaGadol as a form of general strike, inspired by Rabbi Joseph di Trani's interpretation.
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik delves into the Haggadah's political significance, suggesting it can be seen as a key work of Jewish political thought due to its exploration of themes like freedom, oppression, covenant, constitution, state, society, law, and national aspirations.
In this personal essay, the author reflects on their connection to the biblical figures of Miriam and Hagar and their own experiences as a Jew from the South.
In this video, the speaker discusses the need for the pro-Palestinian left to publicly and loudly appeal to Hamas to release the captives.
Rabbi Herschel Schacter, a young Orthodox rabbi, entered the Buchenwald Concentration Camp in April 1945 as part of the American Army after serving in various locations.
The text explores the concept of Elijah's elusive fifth cup in the Passover Seder, which challenges traditional structures and highlights the tension between preserving the past and embracing the future.