A Passover of Hope

On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah by Union for Reform Judaism

Apr 6, 202028:50Religion & Spirituality

Why is this Passover not like all other Passovers? How can we observe this festival meaningfully and connected to one another during this COVID-19 pandemic? How can we use Passover's plagues to inspire us to combat the l...

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