Jewish holiday of freedom held amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Springtime is here, and with that comes the annual Jewish holiday of Passover.
Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. more than doubled last year, according to the Anti-Defamation League. In fact, some say there are families in the Jewish community that are torn on how or if to celebrate Passover this year.
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Chabad of Huntsville held a Passover Seder Monday evening. It’s a holiday meal that includes the re-telling of the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
Out of respect for those observing, News 19 did not film the ceremony.
As Jews around the world celebrate their liberation from biblical Egypt, over 100 hostages, most of whom are feared dead, lie captive in Gaza.
It’s been six months since Hamas terrorists abducted them on October 7th, and members of the Jewish community say it’s hard not to think about those held in captivity as they celebrate their freedom.
War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year’s Passover observances
“The Jewish people were captives to the Pharaoh at a time in Egypt. God, in a blink of an eye, took them out of Egypt so fast that even their bread had no time to rise – that’s how quick the turnaround was when the salvation came!” Huntsville/North Alabama Jewish Community Member Mushka Cohen exclaimed. “Our hopes and our prayers are with the 133 of our dear hostages that they get to celebrate already in the blink of an eye their miracle with their loved ones.”
Passover began at sundown Monday, April 22, and will end at sundown on Tuesday, April 30th.
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