Passover in a Time of Coronavirus

Item

Title

Passover in a Time of Coronavirus

Description

This essay from Rabbi David Spinrad of the Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria, Virginia, addresses how COVID-19 has forced changes to Passover this year. Using four perspectives (priorities, people, preparation, and traditions), he encourages people to enjoy the holiday despite the coronavirus pandemic; to use technology to gather with love ones from a safe distance; give themselves a break when it comes to preparing for Seder; and to recognize that while traditions are important, they have the opportunity to make history this year instead.

Date Created

April 3, 2020

Community

Beth El Hebrew Congregation

Denomination

Reform Judaism

State

Virginia

Place

Alexandria

Genre

d’var Torah

Language

English
Hebrew

Creator

Rabbi David Spinrad