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Transform your Passover Seder into an immersive journey of personal and spiritual connection with As If We Were There. This thoughtfully crafted book takes you beyond tradition, offering deep reflections, engaging commentary, and practical insights that help you relive the story of the Exodus in a meaningful and personal way.About the BookPassover is not just a historical retelling; it is an opportunity to relive the transformative journey from slavery to freedom. Rabbi Gidon Rothstein provides readers with daily reflections and guidance from the start of Nisan to the end of Passover, helping to prepare both mind and soul for the Seder experience.The book is divided into two main sections: Part I: As If We Were ThereA 21-day journey of daily readings that explore the Exodus story through Biblical text, Talmudic insights, and rabbinic commentary.Dive into the roles of key figures, like Moses and Pharaoh, and reflect on themes of faith, human choice, and divine intervention.Part II: My Father's Seder: Foundation of My FaithA personal memoir by Rabbi Rothstein, sharing how his father's Seder inspired a lifelong commitment to Jewish learning and practice.Offers practical ideas and spiritual lessons to create a transformative Seder for your family.Featuring Wisdom from Jewish CommentatorsRabbi Rothstein masterfully incorporates insights from renowned Jewish thinkers, including: Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki) - The classic medieval commentator whose interpretations illuminate the Biblical text.Ramban (Nachmanides) - A 13th-century scholar offering profound insights into Torah and Jewish philosophy.Rabbi Baruch HaLevi Epstein (Torah Temimah) - Known for weaving rabbinic tradition with textual commentary.Rabbi Obadiah Sforno - A Renaissance-era sage known for his rational and ethical perspectives.Kli Yakar (Rabbi Shlomo Ephraim Luntschitz) - A 16th-century commentator noted for his poetic and moral interpretations.Why Read This Book?Whether you're leading a Seder for the first time or seeking to deepen your connection to Passover, this book provides: Thought-provoking questions and themes to enhance Seder discussions.A structured approach to reliving the Exodus, making the ancient story relevant today.A model for creating a Seder that resonates with all generations.A Must-Have for Your Jewish LibraryPerfect for families, educators, and spiritual seekers, As If We Were There invites you to approach Passover with fresh eyes and an open heart. Discover how the lessons of the Exodus can inspire growth, resilience, and faith in every generation.Rediscover the power of storytelling, tradition, and transformation. This Passover, don't just tell the story-live it.Order your copy today and make your Seder truly unforgettable!

The Passover Seder is probably the most broadly observed Jewish ritual, as the Exodus from Egypt remains at the forefront of the Jewish consciousness. Since the Torah relates many of its teachings to the bondage of Egypt, Jews are encouraged to internalize the oppression in Egypt, the Exodus through the Red Sea, and the transition from slavery to freedom. As If We Were There: Readings for a Transformative Passover Experience breathes new life in the Passover story by providing 21 daily readings, beginning with the first day of Hebrew month Nisan until the last day of Passover. Each day focuses on a specific aspect of the Exodus experience, as Rabbi Rothstein takes the reader on a journey of intellectual and spiritual development while we study, analyze, and ultimately internalize the events and messages of the Exodus story. In the second part of the book, a memoir of his father's Seder, Rabbi Rothstein utilizes humor and nostalgia to introduce the reader to a Seder that succeeded in finding ways for Jews to see themselves as if they had been redeemed from Egypt.