The Exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and in every day. – Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810)

The religious act is done reverently and lovingly in gratitude for the ancient Redemption, and thus becomes a type of the deep religious emotion with which that memorable event ever fills the pious heart. – Morris Joseph, “Passover,” Judaism as Creed and Life

What is national freedom if not a people’s inner freedom to cultivate its abilities along the beaten path of its history? – Aẖad HaÊ¿am, 1902

Bitter is wine, but it sweetens all bitterness. – Moses Ibn Ezra