US EditionJVP hosts Passover ‘Liberation Seder’ across street from Hillel
- About 100 people gathered for a Passover Seder hosted by the University of Michigan chapter of Jewish Voices for Peace, blending tradition with political messages about Israel's military actions in Gaza.
- The 'Liberation Seders' campaign, organized by JVP across the United States during Passover, seeks to reinterpret themes of freedom and liberation in relation to the current situation in Gaza.
- Ruby Kellman, a JVP member, stated that interpreting Jewish tradition requires considering modern contexts, highlighting discussions about history and its implications.
- Mahmoud Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist facing deportation, was noted for his criticism of Israel's military actions and his commitment to non-violence.
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JVP hosts Passover ‘Liberation Seder’ across street from Hillel
About 100 people gathered Monday evening on the lawn of the Ann Arbor Friends Meeting House for a Passover Seder hosted by the University of Michigan chapter of Jewish Voices for Peace. The event, held on the third night of the eight-day Jewish holiday, blended traditional ritual with political messaging surrounding Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Participants wrapped in keffiyehs sat around tables and on picnic blankets arranged across the …
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