Understanding Passover's Message with Rabbi Elie Abadie, MD

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Rabbi Dr. Abadie gives a review of the historical, religious and philosophical meaning of Passover.

About Rabbi Abadie: Rabbi Elie Abadie, M.D. hails from a long and distinguished rabbinical lineage dating back to 15th Century Spain and Provence. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and grew up in Mexico City. Rabbi Dr. Abadie is the founding Rabbi and Spiritual Leader of the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue, and the Founder and Rabbinic Advisor of the Moise Safra Center in Manhattan. He is the Director and Professor at the Jacob E. Safra Institute of Sephardic Studies at Yeshiva University. As Co-President of Justice for Jews from Arab Countries (JJAC), he was instrumental in passing a Congressional resolution on behalf of Jews from Arab Countries to be recognized by the U.S government in their negotiations regarding the issue of Middle Eastern Refugees. He has lectured on Jewish themes, philosophy, law, and medical ethics around the world, and enjoys close ties with many government officials in Israel, Bahrain and the UAE.

You may see foods of Passover in our discussion with Dr. Chef Helene    • Cooking History: An Interview with Hélène ...  , and a presentation on a response about Legumes/qitniyot on Pesah with Dr. Deborah Koren    • Passover Responsa: Jewish Soldiers from Ki...  

For Syrian Passover customs and Mimouna short videos see the holiday playlist    • Jewish Mosaic: Our Global Holiday Traditions  . Reach out to [email protected] for supplemental materials for educators.

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