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Sabbath Hol Hamoed Passover Scriptural Selections
' Pentateuchal Poriions, Exod. 33:12-34:26, Num. 28:19-25. Prophetical
portion, Ezekiel 36:37-37:14.
Hol Hamoed Passover Torah Readings
Sunday, Exod. 13:1-16,- Num. 28:19-25; Monday, Exod. 22:24-23:19,
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Num. 28:19-25; Tuesday, Num. 9:1-14, 28:19-25.
Scriptural Selections for Concluding Days of Passover
Pentateuchal portions: Wednesday, Exod. 13:17-15:26, Num. 28:19-25;
Thursday, Deut. 15:19-16:17, Num. 28:19-25.
Prophetical portions: Wednesday, II Samuel 23:1.51; Thursday, Isaiah
10:32-12:6.
Candle lighting, Friday, March 31, 6:37 p.m.
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March 31, 1972
The Seder: The Service of Hope
There are new Hagadot for many 'occasions. In Israel i the
kibutzim have, long ago, adopted their own texts, supplementing
the traditional with messages applicable to the needs of the
times. In this country, the Reconstructionist movement deleted
some portions, the Reform adapted the old to the principles of
their established codes, and now the more radical in our ranks
are applying the tradition to the immediate most pressing needs.
It is all to. the good. All these trends apply to the basic
Pesah' theme. They are all linked with the idea of freedom as it
emerged from ancient Jewish experiences.
It is the tradition itself that survives and because of it
Passover has become the family festival, the occasion for family
reunions and of strengthening of kinships.
Indeed, through the ages there have been insertions of spe-
cial appeals and noteworthy declarations affecting the urgencies
of the times in which our people lived. That is why we had, for
more than two decades, the extra Seder Ritual of Remembrance,
as a reminder of what had happened in the tragic years of the
Hitler terror; that is why now, as we labor for the redemption of
Soviet Jewry, we recite at the seder service this special prayer:
THIS IS THE "MATZO OF HOPE"
This Matzo, which we set aside as a symbol of hope of the Jews
of the Soviet Union, reminds us of the indestructible links tint exist
between us.
As we observe this festival of freedom, we know that Soviet Jews
are not free to leave without harassment; to learn of their past; to
pass on their religious traditions; to learn the language of their
fathers; to train the teachers and the rabbis of future generations.
We remember with bitterness the scores of Jewish prisoners of
conscience who sought to live as Jews and struggled to leave for Israel
—the land of our fathers—but now languish in bondage in Soviet labor
camps. Their struggle against their oppressors is part of an ongoing
effort, and they shall know that they have not been forgotten.
As Soviet Jews assert themselves they are joined by all who are
aroused by their affliction. We will continue until they emerge Into
the light of freedom.
Neither do we forget the era during which the Six Million
were sent to their slaughter. A Seder Ritual of Remembrance
had been used for a number of years in tribute to those who
perished at the hands of the Nazis, as well as in honor of the
heroes of the Ghetto Uprisings. These must not be forgotten.
It should be known that there was a resistance, that there
were heroes in the ranks of the doomed.
On Passover we recall the heroism of the Jews during the
Ghetto of Warsaw uprising. It is a chapter in our histi)ry never
to be forgotten.
The seder is, indeed, the service of hope. The tradition sur-
vives, and the traditional service is indestructible. The suffixes are
a natural result of concern for our fellow men of all faiths and all
races. The universality of our Festival of Freedom lifts the seder
and Pesah traditional to highest ranks of human endeavor to
perpetuate the rights of man and to make. mankind free to speak
and act in support of the basic ideals for liberty and justice for all.
That is why, also, we do not forget our kinsmen. That is
why this Passover, as the expression of our people's adherence
to the rights of all men, we emphasize our obligations to our own
kinsmen and give assurance that they will not be forgotten.
This is the period also for the great philanthropic effort for
nie United Jewish Appeal, through the Allied Jewish Campaign.
It is a fund-raising time to uphold the hands of those who defend
their liberties and to encourage those who strive for the liber-
ties yet to be acquired. •
It is in this spirit of justice and liberty that this Passover
s ring celebrated in Jewish communities everywhere:
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Hidden Evidence of M. E. Peace Aspirations
Out of the uncertainties that mark the conflicts that divide nations there
often emerge hints of a genuine desire for accord even among war-mongers.
The Middle East is especially prone to rumors, and every bit of gossip re-
sults in endless speculation.
The drummed-up press conference that was held by King Hussein of Jordan
was not gossip: it actually provided the monarch with a platform for an offer which
spread into an anticipation of a possible peace. What had not been taken into con-
sideration was that the plan was to be offered unilaterally, not jointly with Israel
whose position is indispensable in the consideration of whatever solutions may be
proposed for that troubled area.
One aspect that emerged in immense proportions is the sensationalism that
accompanies all the conflicting reports about the Middle East. The truth eventually
emerges and the actual facts regarding the suspected meetings between Israelis
and Arabs will, in the course of time, be clarified. Even now, however, it is ap-
parent that Israelis and their Jewish kinsmen everywhere are not alone in their desire
for peace between the familial cousins.
Occasionally it is necessary to read between the lines. Let's look at a report
that was sent to the New York Times from Beirut regarding the Hussein rumors.
The story in question stated:
"Foreign Minister Abdnllah Salah of Jordan denied that Bing Hussein was seeking a
unilateral peace settlement with Israel. In an interview published in the pro-Amman news-
paper Al Jarida here, Mr. Salah said that certain Arab quarters want to see Jordan take this
step because they themselves want such a settlement. He did not identify the quarters, but
it was clear that he was alluding to Egypt, *hose President, Anwar el-Sadat, supports an
interim settlement with Israel involving the reopening of the Suez Canal."
Here we have an assertion that Arabs are anxious for accord, with an added
emphasis on Sadat's desire for an agreement that would enable him to look at a
Suez Canal that is not blocked by Israel.
Unreal optimism is not to be condoned, yet there are signs of a changing atmos-
phere, of new approaches, of desires for amity.
A typical example of current developments is the forthcoming election in
the Jerusalem area. Many Arabs have registered for the election, and a number of
their notables are encouraging theirconstituents to cast their ballots. But terrorists
have threatened the lives of these allies of Israel, and the guerrillas are still on the
scene. Perhaps the latest Hussein "peace" moves will deter interference with nor-
mal election procedures. The gestures of friendship and cooperation with Israel
meanwhile indicate that terror does not blind many Arabs, who are benefiting
from Israel's administration of the occupied territories, from expressing a sense
of harmony with their Jewish neighbors.
It is true that Israel must overcome two ,basic threats: the hatred that has been
injected into the hearts and minds of young Arabs and the antagonism that stems from
Arab academic quarters. If both of these can be overcome there can be the sort of
peace that will last and will enable' all the peoples of the Middle East to benefit from
friendship and the sort of .harmonx
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