by Maurice Middleberg | Apr 9, 2014 | Take Action
The Jewish people have a special connection to the curse of slavery and to its eradication. At the heart of our history is the Exodus. “ Avadim hayinu – We were slaves,” the Torah teaches. At Pesach, we rightly relax and celebrate the freedom we enjoy. But the fight...
by Maurice Middleberg | Apr 2, 2014 | FTS Updates, Take Action
April is an important month for many faith communities, with Passover and Easter coming soon. So I’d like to encourage you to join us at Free the Slaves in reflecting on the important connection between faith and freedom. If you belong to a church, synagogue,...
by Free the Slaves | Apr 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Passover is just around the corner. It is said that this is the longest, continuously observed holiday in the world—a time when millions around the world commemorate the story of Exodus: the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery. For this year’s Passover,...
