Passover is the celebration of Life. The story of the Jewish people is truly a triumph of life. Against the odds of history, the Jewish people have done more than survive – we, the Jewish people, have adapted creatively to each new time, each new place, from the birth of our ancient nation to the present day. Even though death has pursued us relentlessly, time and time again, we have chosen to live.

During the many centuries of the Jewish experience, memories of destruction are tempered by the knowledge that the world can also be good. Jews [We] have endured slavery and humiliation. We Jews have also enjoyed freedom and power. Darkness has been balanced by light. Our forebears traveled the Earth in search of the safety and liberty they knew must exist.

We have learned to endure.

We have learned to progress.

We are proud survivors.


haggadah Section: Maggid - Beginning
Source: A Humanist Modern Version Haggadah For Passover