The Plagues that Harm People from Ferguson to Palestine

Ten Plagues That Harm People from Ferguson to Palestine

1. Denial of resources, siege and imposed poverty

2. Gang Injunctions and Forced Ghettoization

3. Water shortage (Detroit to Palestine)

4. Destruction of Farm land and Olive Trees

5. Corrupt mortgage policies and destruction of homes

6. Desecration of holy sites and erasure of history

7. Mass incarceration and mistreatment of children

8. Militarization of Police and armed assault on civilian populations

9. Corporate Greed and profiteering from violence

10. Public silence about massive violations of human rights

haggadah Section: -- Ten Plagues

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By Ronnie M. Horn Long before the struggle upward begins, there is tremor in the seed. Self-protection cracks, Roots reach down and grab hold. The seed swells, and tender shoots push up toward light. This is karpas: spring awakening growth. A force so tough it can break stone. And why do we dip karpas into salt water? To remember the sweat and tears of our ancestors in bondage. To taste the bitter tears of our earth, unable to fully renew itself...

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