Passover – the holiday of spring • Renewal and growth, despite the difficulties

Passover is not only a holiday of freedom, but also a holiday that symbolizes renewal and growth. In this season, when nature comes to life, humans also begin new eras, sometimes despite the burdens, pains, and memories of the past.

The power of the wind

History and nature come together to emphasize the message of renewal of this holiday. Combining Jewish tradition with the changes occurring in nature, Passover documents a time of development, a transition from difficult times to a new era full of hope, creation, and renewal.

The holiday expresses the power of the human spirit to continue to develop, even in the face of significant challenges.

Spring is awakening.

Passover falls in the spring season, when nature awakens from its long winter sleep and fills the world with new colors. The blossoming of the trees, the green foliage, and the fresh air symbolize a new beginning, which befits the deep meaning of the holiday.

Spring represents not only a change in climate, but also a profound inner change that occurs within the human soul. The transition from the heaviness and cold of winter to the warmth and growth of spring is also reflected in the experience of personal renewal that Passover allows.

In Jewish tradition, renewal is not only physical but also spiritual. Cleaning the house for the holiday, removing the leaven, and meticulously preparing for the Seder are expressions of renewal and transition from the old to the new.

Every detail in the preparations for the holiday symbolizes the opportunity to start anew, to break away from old habits, and to embrace a renewed way of life founded on freedom and hope.

Release and change

Beyond the historical significance of the holiday, Passover is also a symbol of change and renewal. Just as the Israelites emerged from slavery to freedom, so too can each person see the holiday as an opportunity to break free from the limitations of the past and begin a new path. On both a personal and collective level, the holiday is an opportunity to reexamine reality, shake off old habits, and strive for a better way of life.

Parable of life

The biblical story of the Exodus from Egypt is more than just a historical event – ​​it is a parable for life itself. At any given moment we may find ourselves in certain situations of “slavery” – fears, limiting habits, personal and social difficulties.

Passover reminds us that a way out of these situations is possible. The story of the Hebrew people who managed to cross the Red Sea and find their way to freedom is an inspiration to each and every one of us who seeks to break forward towards a better future.