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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 
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