From Slavery to Freedom
Texts
Freedom Through Torah (David Hoffman): Highlighting the connection to Shavuot and freedom through the giving of the Torah
A Noble Freedom (Tim Bernard): Freedom is something to aspire to
We were Slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt (Matthew Berkowitz, with Image): An image from the Lovell Haggadah shows the connection between slavery and freedom
Pesah: A Liberating Experience for Women (Judith Hauptman): The rabbis debated the role of women at the seder
Fear and Faith at the Exodus (Lilly Kaufman): The challenges of liberation and accepting the help we need
Miriam’s Song and the Role of Music in Prayer (Walter Herzberg): Interpretation of Miriam’s joyous reaction to freedom
The Dove and the Rabbit ( Matthew Berkowitz): The ethical demands of recalling slavery
Videos
Why is this Historic Event Different from All Other Historic Events
with Dr. Burton Visotzky
Two Kinds of Freedom
with Dr. Eliezer Diamond
Reclining for Equality
with Dr. Judith Hauptman
Into the Wilderness
with Dr. Alisa Braun
Does Judaism Oppose Slavery?
with Dr. David Kraemer