Hello Lydia & Nick,

Yes, Passover is called the Holiday of Freedom cos the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt.

Yes, Freedom also has other implications and one can argue these philosophically and for its religious implications.

One of the principals of humanity is that we are all given freedom of choice. In that way we differ from all forms of living creatures and animals. Animals act according to their instincts; humans are given the ability to choose and think. That is part of the freedom we were granted. The freedom to choose between right and wrong.

We have the choice to decide whether to sin or not. whether to be good or evil. Our spiritual fate is in our own hands. Nothing is preordained our fate is the outcome of our actions. This is part of the freedom that God granted humans; the freedom of choice.

Shalom,

Peter

Nice song, AnaMaria, and I like this Jewish folk song:

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What about it, Peter?

Shalom, Lydia

Hi Anamaria,

The song is hauntingly beautiful. First time I heard this version of it. It is not a prayer per se but is based on scriptures from the Torah.

The singers are religious singers that sing hassidik and religious songs and I personally loved their performance.

Thanks for sharing with us.

Shalom,

Peter

Hi Lydia,

Tumbalalayka. It's been years since I heard that song. What great memories it brings back. Thanks so much for finding it and sharing it with us.

Shalom,

Peter