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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 24 MIN

Lessons from the Men's Seder - Part 2 (S3, E26)

from Judaism in the 21st Century · host Steven Labkoff, MD & Rabbi Daniel Cohen

In Part 2 of our Men’s Seder series, the conversation moves beyond the traditional Seder structure and into the deeper meaning behind Passover.We discuss the difference between physical freedom and inner freedom, why redemption is never a straight line, and how the story of Joseph reflects the ups and downs of both Jewish history and our own lives.We also explore the importance of family customs and traditions at the Seder table, and how small rituals and stories are often what children and grandchildren remember most. The Seder is not just about telling a story from 3,000 years ago, but about making freedom relevant today and passing our story to the next generation.Most importantly, we talk about the idea that leaving Egypt is really about leaving the habits, distractions, and ego that hold us back, and how Passover is really a holiday about personal growth and transformation.This episode is about freedom, memory, family, and becoming the person we are meant to be.

In Part 2 of our Men’s Seder series, the conversation moves beyond the traditional Seder structure and into the deeper meaning behind Passover.We discuss the difference between physical freedom and inner freedom, why redemption is never a straight line, and how the story of Joseph reflects the ups and downs of both Jewish history and our own lives.We also explore the importance of family customs and traditions at the Seder table, and how small rituals and stories are often what children and grandchildren remember most. The Seder is not just about telling a story from 3,000 years ago, but about making freedom relevant today and passing our story to the next generation.Most importantly, we talk about the idea that leaving Egypt is really about leaving the habits, distractions, and ego that hold us back, and how Passover is really a holiday about personal growth and transformation.This episode is about freedom, memory, family, and becoming the person we are meant to be.

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