Passover versus Concert: Choosing Identities

Why is the night of April 22 different from any other night? On this Friday night, Jews around the world will gather to celebrate the first night of Passover, a holiday commemorating the biblical story of Moses freeing the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. We do this at an event called a Seder: a ceremonial meal during which we recount the story of the exodus, celebrate our shared heritage and pray that next year, “all those in bondage will be free.” Although Talmudic scholars might debate th