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The religious act is done reverently and lovingly in gratitude for

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

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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)

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