Page 2 - The Jewish Voice - May '24

Page 2, The Jewish Voice
Passover Principles in Action:

Unity and Change at the PEACE Nehemiah Assembly

Last month, the Palm Beach Convention Center became to one’s own action. By contrast, freedom “to” identifies
a nexus of communal harmony and shared purpose, hosting the possibility to determine and achieve individual or
the PEACE Nehemiah Assembly. This significant gathering collective purposes autonomously.
brought together over 900 individuals from various faith The notion of positive liberty is at the heart of being
communities united under a common goal: to address Jewish. For example, the rabbis taught, “There is no free
pressing social issues that impact everyone in the vicinity. person but he or she who studies Torah” (Avot 6:2) — to
The event was not only a display of interfaith solidarity study, to question, to improve one’s life through education,
but also a powerful reminder of our responsibilities toward to pay attention to what is important most in life, to keep
our neighbors. Amid this congregation of dedicated souls, your heart open and not be stubborn like Pharoah.
Rabbi Feivel Strauss, associate rabbi of Temple Judea, On Passover, “freedom to” means to retell the story of
delivered a poignant closing prayer that encapsulated the the Exodus. It’s about the freedom to pass on traditions,
spirit of the assembly. to educate the next generation, and to use one’s liberty for
Rabbi Strauss eloquently voiced the collective aspirations spiritual and moral growth. The holiday prompts Jews to
and commitments of the attendees. His words were not just Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, underscored the significance of the consider not only the historical aspects of their liberation
prayers but a call to action. His remarks came at the end of assembly and the issues at hand. These endeavors, as he but also how they can use their freedoms today to advocate
the two-hour assembly that highlighted the ongoing efforts noted, are not only about advocating for change but about for justice, help the oppressed, and contribute to a better
of the community in tackling critical issues such as police- fostering a community where “great things happen” through world. It’s a call to action, reminding us that freedom
community relations, affordable housing, and mental health. unity and collective action. comes with the responsibility to make ethical choices and
The presence of influential community leaders, including The rabbi’s message was particularly resonant in the to aid those who are still in chains.
context of Passover, a time when the Jewish community These dual themes of Passover also encourage
reflects on the themes of liberation and freedom. There is reflection on both personal and communal freedoms.
MorseLife Presents from page 1 a strong connection between the historical Exodus from “Freedom from” can be seen in the context of overcoming
Egypt and the contemporary struggles for justice. The story personal limitations or societal constraints, while “freedom
of Passover is not merely a historical account but a living to” challenges individuals and communities to think about
narrative that compels us to consider what our newfound how they can use their liberties to effect positive change
freedom enables us to do. It challenges us to not only in the world.
celebrate our liberation from past oppressions but to actively Passover embodies a holistic view of freedom, teaching
engage in liberating others from the social and economic that liberation from oppression is not the end goal but the
pharaohs of today. beginning of a journey toward fulfilling one’s duties to
Isaiah Berlin famously distinguished between two basic God, community, and oneself. It’s a yearly reminder that
concepts of freedom, namely freedom “from,” or negative freedom is not only about escaping from the negative, but
freedom, and freedom “to,” or positive freedom. Freedom also about embracing the positive opportunities that come
“from” consists in the absence of obstacles or constraints with being free.

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