Almoonir Dewji of Ismaili Muslim Community attended the “Community Passover Seder” held at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue, organized by the Calgary Jewish Community Council. It was a wonderful opportunity for the local Jewish community to share this tradition and its many meanings and messages with Calgarians.
The following is an explanation of this holiday:
Passover is the oldest and one of the most holy of all Jewish festivals. It began when the Jewish people left their bondage in ancient Egypt more than 3000 years ago. There is something truly remarkable about Passover as more than 90% of Jews around the world continue to celebrate this holiday. More Jews celebrate Passover than any other holiday in the Jewish calendar. There are numerous possible explanations:
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Thanks Almoonir for a very clear explanation of this important Jewish holiday, especially its universal significance, and for representing all of us Muslims at the Synagogue.
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Go Dewji! :-)
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