Homemade Matzoh: Stranger in a Strange Land
As people all over the world ready and prepare to observe the feast of passover I decided that I would make matzoh from scratch for the first time. Sometimes I truly am a stranger in a strange land, and I remember that my people were also strangers in a strange land.
With the earth continuing to shake, it has become even more important to me that I observe passover to the absolute best of my ability this year. The desire to make some homemade matozh grew out of my own identity as a Jew of the tribe of Judah.
As the mixed multitude left Egypt under the leadership of Moses, I too wanted to remember those days, and to be a reminded of the many though out the world who are still in bondage. Whether the bondage is physical or mental, I pray that all my brothers and sisters throughout the world too can taste real freedom. And for those of us who are free, let us eat the matzoh, the bitter herbs and the roast lamb as a reminder to all the sacrifices that have been made, and the sacrifices to be made.
I wish all out there from the bottom of my heart a beautiful passover. I also pray that all by brothers and sisters throughout the world that wish to be in Jerusalem may you be able to make the journey.
פסח שמח
Chag Pesach Same’ach
