Dear all,
We all have a favorite part of the Passover seder. For some it’s a specific song. For some it’s the sidebar conversations that get politically heated. For some it’s the part when the meal is served. And for some it’s the memories evoked of voices that once sat around the table.
This year, I focus on the ritual of opening the door for Elijah.
It’s not that I believe that this Prophet actually visits every seder.
Rather – I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, we can open doors and look to the future. In this way, Elijah’s spirit truly does pay a visit to our minds and our souls.
What will you be looking for when you open the door this year? What dreams do you have, what hopes will you pursue, what relationships will you nurture?
There is always, ALWAYS another chapter. Passover is about turning the page, writing our future, and opening our hearts in this moment in time to be receptive to possibilities.
Ron, Maya, Eli, and I wish you a Passover filled with promise and meaning!
With love and shalom,
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
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