---

The Bible outlaws divination and augury.  But what about all of the Messianic themes in Judaism? If they’re not looking towards the future then what are they for?  Role-play:  Imagine a conversation taking place between Sybil Trelawney, the Divination teacher of Hogwarts, and Elijah.  What would they have to say to each other, if anything?

---

We break the middle matzah spiriting away a part of the tribes of Israel to be lost until found at the end of proceedings.  What does this feel like, to rip at a part of our Jewish souls to leave them in hiding? 

---

The Sorting Hat of Passover                        You might belong in Gryffindor where dwell the brave at heart.  They forge the path for those to come with justice, tzedek, from the start!You might belong in Hufflepuff where they are just and loyal.  Those patient ‘Puffs are true and unafraid of Middle Eastern turmoil!Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw if you’ve a ready mind.  Where those of wit and learning will always find chevruta in kind.Or perhaps in Slytherin you’ll make your real friends. ...