Women's League

For generations, Jews on seder night have recounted our ancestors’ exodus from Egypt and their long walk to liberation. But this retelling is not just history. Soon we will be joining millions of people around the world who are also journeying towards FREEDOM.

THE FOUR QUESTIONS

Ma nishtana hailiala hazeh mikol haleilot?

Why is this night different from all other nights?

·          On all other nights, we eat because we’re hungry – but on Passover, we eat to symbolize hardship and freedom.

·         On all other nights, we chat casually over dinner, but on Passover, we recount our history and our aspirations.

·         On all other nights, we may feel apathy or indifference, but on Passover night we are alert to injustice, and commit ourselves to building a better future.

DAYENU Supporting the long journey to freedom.

Dayenu recalls every step to redemption, the departure from Egypt, the splitting of the sea, substance in the wilderness, the giving of the Torah and our arrival in the land of Israel. And although we express gratitude for each, we know we would not be free without them all.

·         If we witness injustice, but do not respond…. It will not be enough

·         If we speak out today but remain silent tomorrow…. It will not be enough

·         However, if we preserve until there’s peace, justice and human rights for all- DAYENU! … Then it will be enough.

Our aspiration for the year ahead

The traditional end to the seder, “Next Year in Jerusalem” It’s the Jewish people’s hope for redemption in the year ahead. We also yearn for

·         Freedom from bigotry and oppression

·         Equality for women, girls and persecuted minorities

·         Sustenance for communities living in hunger

·         Peace in societies torn by war

·         A safe harbor for refugees and survivors of violence

·         And the promise of dignity and human rights for all

Together, with those around the seder table lets pray for a just world and “Next Year in Jerusalem”

Looking forward to spending the first night of Passover Seder together at the Cuban Hebrew.

Wishing you a joyful and liberating Passover – CHAG SAMEACH!

Becky Kobrowski-Cohen

Cuban Hebrew Foundation

President