Questions for the Seder

What does Seder mean?

What does Haggada mean?

Why four questions, four cups and four sons?

Why do we not ask a question about the four cups?

Is Moshe mentioned in the Haggada? Why not?

Why do we thank Hashem for taking us out of Egypt when he put us there in the first place?

At the plagues why do we spill wine?

Why do we eat the Afikoman last?

Questions and story to introduce the Seder

What does Freedom mean to you?

What are examples when I feel like I am a slave?

What are ways can I work on to be more free?

How do I feel connected to the Jewish people?

How do I see Hashem in my life?

Today is our Birthday

On January 27, 1990, the Rabbi came to Shul as usual to greet the older men who were his morning minyan regulars. One challenged the Rabbi playfully: “Aren’t you going to wish me Happy Birthday?

’ Sure, how old are you? Replied the Rabbi.

“Oh, I’m 45 today.” “

Who are you kidding, you must be at least 75?” “No, today is the day I celebrate as my birthday. Fourty- five years ago I was reborn when the Allies liberated me from Auschwitz. The gift of life and the gift of freedom are for me inseparable.”


haggadah Section: Introduction