This Monday night we will open our Seder with the words of “Ha Lachma Anya” which says “This is the bread of poverty that our ancestors ate in the land of Egypt… Let all who hungry, come and eat; Let all who are in need, come and share the Pesach meal.” This statement is not meant to be a symbolic feel-good gesture, but rather a reminder of our moral obligations as we prepare to celebrate the “Feast of Freedom.”
There are many families in our community who will not have a feast on Seder night. Especially in our current economic climate, it is important for us to remember those who are oppressed by poverty. Please join me in making the declaration of Ha Lachma Anya sincere. Consider making a donation before Pesach to an organization that provides for those who are hungry.
One option is to give to the JFS-Weinberg Food Pantry. A donation of less than $50 is enough to provide an entire family with everything they need to have a Seder meal. In-kind donations of food and volunteer time are also welcome. Read more about the Passover program here or contact Nancy Benyamin at (303) 597.5000 x369. Jewish Family Service agencies around the country have similar Passover programs. Find your local JFS here.
If you want your donation to have a more global reach, I recommend donating to American Jewish World Service, Oxfam International, or Mazon.
L'shanah ha-ba'ah b'nei chorin - May we soon see the day when we are all truly free.
Hag Sameach,
Salomon
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