The Five Rabbis

Haggadah Section: -- Four Questions

It is said that Rabbi Eliezer, Rabbi Joshua, Rabbi Elazar the son of Azariah, Rabbi Akibah, and Rabbi Tarfon sat all night in the town of B'ney B'rak telling the story of the departure from Egypt. The talked throughout the night, until their students came to them and said, "Rabbis, it is time for the morning Shema!"


Rabbi Elazar said: I seem to be a man of seventy years, yet I did not understand why the story of the departure from Egypt should be told at night, until Ben Zoma explained it by quoting this verse: "You should rememebr the day of your going our from Egypt all the days of your life." It is easy to remember your libertion when the sun is shining. But you must remember it ALL the days of your life -- even when the sun has set, even when your day is dark. 

B'ney B'rak is a town localed outside Tel Aviv. The five Rabbis in this story were a group of teachers who lived under Roman rule during the second century, after the destruction of the Temple. Since the Temple no longer served as the focal point of Jewish life, the rabbis reconstructed Judaism with Torah study at its center.  Their telling of the Passover story was an act of great courage, as at the time the study and practice of Judaism was prohobited by the Romans, and was punshable by death.

Source:  
Compilation

Inspired to create
your own Haggadah?

Make your own Haggadah and share with other Seder lovers around the world

Have an idea
for a clip?

People like you bring their creativity to Haggadot.com when they share their ideas in a clip

Support Us
with your donation

Help us build moments of meaning and connection through
home-based Jewish rituals.

OUR TOP CONTRIBUTORS

contributor image
Esther Kustanowitz
4 Haggadahs44 Clips
contributor image
JQ International
1 Haggadah40 Clips
contributor image
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
5 Haggadahs109 Clips
contributor image
18Doors
1 Haggadah13 Clips
contributor image
JewishBoston
1 Haggadah78 Clips
contributor image
Truah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
1 Haggadah36 Clips
contributor image
American Jewish World Service
1 Haggadah44 Clips
contributor image
JewBelong
3 Haggadahs57 Clips
contributor image
Repair the World
12 Clips
contributor image
HIAS
5 Haggadahs48 Clips
contributor image
Be'chol Lashon
2 Haggadahs27 Clips
contributor image
PJ Library
1 Haggadah17 Clips
contributor image
Jewish World Watch
3 Haggadahs42 Clips
contributor image
Secular Synagogue
10 Clips
contributor image
SVIVAH
1 Haggadah9 Clips
contributor image
The Blue Dove Foundation
20 Clips
contributor image
ReformJudaism.org
24 Clips
contributor image
Jewish Emergent Network
1 Haggadah22 Clips

Passover Guide

Hosting your first Passover Seder? Not sure what food to serve? Curious to
know more about the holiday? Explore our Passover 101 Guide for answers
to all of your questions.

Haggadot

Haggadot.com by Recustom, is a free resource for all backgrounds and experiences. Consider making a donation to help support the continuation of this free platform.

Copyright © 2024 Custom and Craft Jewish Rituals Inc, dba Recustom, dba Haggadot.com.
All Rights Reserved. 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. EIN: 82-4765805.