Debra Messing attends The Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute To LGBTQ at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 15, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) Jewish celebrities are teaming up to hold an online “social justice Seder” this Thursday night.
The Passover celebration, called “This Year Together – A Digital Social Justice Passover Event,” will include inspirational readings, poetry, and music, with storytellers, artists and activists. Some of its Hollywood hosts include: One Day At A Time executive producer Norman Lear, Will & Grace star Debra Messing, This Is Us actress Chrissy Metz, The Hangover producer and Anti-Recidivism Coalition founder Scott Budnick, and Shameless lead Emmy Rossum.
“This year, our connection to the story of Passover feels more relevant than ever. A global pandemic has laid bare the many injustices that afflict modern society. Among them: access to healthcare, education and affordable housing; racial inequality; climate change; mass incarceration,” the event advertises.
“This Year Together” will be non-denominational and feature meditation, music, poems, and traditional Passover rituals, followed by a call to action.
Life coach Ryan Weiss will lead the event.
“Whether you are unable to spend the holiday with your friends and family while social distancing or are new to Passover and want to deepen your knowledge of the holiday, this will be an immersive experience that everyone can find a home in,” said Weiss.
The Seder will be streamed on Facebook and Youtube at 5:00 PT/ 8:00 ET PM.
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