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But this is not all, or even most, of what Passover is about.  </p><p><span>On most other nights, we allow the news of tragedy in distant places to pass us by.  </span></p><p><span>We succumb to compassion fatigue – aware that we cannot possibly respond to every injustice that arises around the world.</span></p><p><span>On this night, we are reminded that our legacy as the descendants of slaves creates in us a different kind of responsibility – we are to protect the stranger because we were strangers in the land of Egypt.</span></p><p><span>Let us add a fifth question to this year’s seder.  Let us ask ourselves,</span></p><p><span>What must be done?</span></p><p><span>This year, this Passover, let us recommit to that sacred responsibility to protect the stranger, particularly those vulnerable strangers in faraway places whose suffering is so often ignored.</span></p><p><span>Let us infuse the rituals of the seder with action:</span></p><p><span>When tasting the matzah, the bread of poverty, let us find ways to help the poor and the hungry.</span></p><p><span>When eating the maror, let us commit to help those whose lives are embittered by disease.</span></p><p><span>When dipping to commemorate the blood that protected our ancestors against the Angel of Death, let us pursue protection for those whose lives are threatened by violence and conflict.</span></p><p><span>When reclining in celebration of our freedom, let us seek opportunities to help those who are oppressed.</span> </p><p><span>At this season of liberation, join us in working for the liberation of all people.  Help us respond to the seder’s questions with action and justice. </span></p><div><span><br /></span></div>", "cliptype": "text", "clipsource": "ajws.org", "featured": 0, "featuredIn": { "title": "A Haggadah for Justice ", "slug": "haggadah-justice", "author": "Haggadot" }, "is_public": 1, "is_published": 1, "media": { "image": null, "audio": null, "video": null }, "thumbnail": null, "clip_section": [ { "haggadah_section": "-- Four Questions", "slug": "four-questions" } ], "likes": 0, "downloads": 378, "tags": [], "themes": [], "language": "0", "is_bookmarked": "0", "is_liked": 0, "meta_tags": { "title": "4 Questions | Passover haggadah by Andrew Van Sickle", "description": "Our simple platform allows you to create a custom Passover Haggadah, with access to unique content contributed by our community. 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