Passover

May This Be a Sign That The Redemption is Near!

April 8, 2020 Drops of Light Project Image Post

Passover Seder: Why Next Year In Jerusalem? (70 Sec)

April 7, 2020 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, Passover, R. Pessin, Aharon

We finish the haggadah by saying Next Year in Jerusalem. We say this twice a year, but why is it not happening? Where’s Mashiach and the redemption? Some say that it’s because we say “Next Year!” Why not Now? Perhaps we are delaying it, by saying “NEXT YEAR”? Rabbi Pessin shares a beautiful insight into what exactly we mean by Hashana Habah BYerushalyim.

Why Bitter Herbs at the Passover Seder? (70 Sec)

March 30, 2020 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, Passover, R. Pessin, Aharon

In the beginning of the Seder night of Passover we eat bitter herbs. But why do we start off this joyous meal with something bitter? Wouldn’t it make more sense to start with something sweet? Rabbi Pessin shares a meaningful message from our Sages.