Rage, Despair, Confusion, and Compassion: Bob Dylan and Two Pesach Messianic Visions Last week, the Ramaz Class of 2025 put on a production of Annie which was done in a 24-hour span. It was an incredible experience of teamwork and bonding for our seniors. Of the many incredible feelings I had as I watched our amazing teenagers on stage, was the realization that maybe the song that we all need right now is tomorrow. This is because thinking about tomorrow can “clear away the cobwebs and the sorrow.” Yes, Pesach is a story of the past and an obligation to remember. It is a moment to put ourselves in the shoes of our ancestors. But, right now, to be honest, as we are living in a continually depressing and confusing world, it is natural to be thinking mostly about tomorrow – hoping for a brighter future. The Haggadah echoes this hope. After the meal, the focus in Haggadah is not on the past, but on the future. We read the Hallel HaGadol, sing l’Shana HaBa BeYerushalayim, p...
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