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older siblings. They were
young children, and my mom
was several months pregnant
with me.
While it’s hard for her to
think back to those days in cap-
tivity, she is so proud of how far
she has come and now holds
Passover so close to her heart.
“Passover for me … I love
having all of my family here
because it’s an accomplishment
for me. When I see everyone
together, that is what Passover
is about. Because that’s the day
I became free and legal to be
in this country.
”
The Sweet family continues
to grow and gather together
to celebrate Pesach every year,
alevei viter [may it be so fur-
ther on], retelling the story of
Passover while also celebrating
Remy’s liberation and every-
thing she has overcome.
My mom’s story is a remind-
er that freedom from slavery
didn’t just happen thousands
of years ago, but that it’s still
happening to this day.
We relate this to a quote
from a Haggadah we use
during Passover, “In every
generation, each Jew must
look upon himself as though
he, personally, was among
those who went forth from
Egypt. Not our fathers alone
did the Holy One, Blessed be
He, redeem from suffering,
but also us and our families.
”
To this day, it’s still hard for
my mom to share her story. It’s
a deep wound that has taken
time to heal — and, as a fami-
ly, we are still healing.
Ben and Remy
at a Valentine’s
Day ball
Wishing everyone a Chag Pesach
Sameach and good health.
Wishing everyone a
Chag Pesach Sameach
and good health.
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