Shulchan Orech signifies the start of the Passover meal. 

Every day, we decide what foods to consume. We decide whether to eat foods that have significant benefits for the wellbeing of our health, the planet, other people, and animals. We choose whether to promote environmental sustainability by saving rainforests, protecting wildlife habitats and marine ecosystems, alleviating water shortages and pollution, and reducing antibiotic, growth hormone, and chemical use. We choose whether to minimize world hunger and the dangers confronted by slaughterhouse workers. We choose whether to prevent the abuse, exploitation, and killing of land and sea animals. 

Passover is a time to appreciate the choices that freedom allows us to make. Each of us should, therefore, welcome this annual opportunity to ensure that our current food choices are in accord with the values we want to embrace.

Tip: Reduce food waste by planning well and eating leftovers. Consider composting what's left.
 


haggadah Section: Shulchan Oreich