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Update: Police arrested the MFer who tried to burn down the PA governor’s residence with #JoshShapiro and his family asleep inside.

My previous #Philadelphia #Inquirer gift link has the update, incl this passage:

“On Saturday evening, the first night of #Passover, Shapiro posted a photo of his family’s Seder dinner at the governor’s residence.

“The fire was set in the same room where the dinner was held.”

share.inquirer.com/Sbmvkt

From: @PamelaBarroway
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https://www.inquirer.comHarrisburg man to be charged with attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Harrisburg residenceGov. Josh Shapiro and his family were uninjured, but the fire caused a "significant amount of damage" to parts of the governor's mansion, according to state police.

This year for #pesach, I've picked a theme song for each night of the 7 (or maybe 8) day holiday, very loosely riffing o. my feelings of rather day or what I'm hoping for today. most will not be "Jewish" persay but rather just songs that resonate with the holiday and the flow of the season.

here is night #2's, "I hear them all" by Old Crow Medicine Show

youtu.be/ug7IgB8MfWE?si=VcL-AC

Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station #2- Kings Of The Hill's Post - FB posting - no login necessary showing the extensive and potentially fatal fire that was set at the residence of Gov. Scott Shapiro (PA) in an effort to murder him, his family and is friends during #Passover. facebook.com/HBFStation2/posts PA state authorities arrested 38-year-old Harrisburg man and said he set fire to governor’s mansion forcing Gov. Shapiro, family & dog to evacuate early Sun before blaze severely damaged the building.

Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station #2- Kings Of The Hill
www.facebook.comHarrisburg Bureau of Fire Station #2- Kings Of The HillCity units worked this early morning 1st alarm fire at the Governor’s mansion in the Uptown. “A” Platoon working

Through the most unique week in Israel, happening right now — in Hebrew!

A video lesson to get you hearing, seeing, and learning the real-life Hebrew we use in Israel during this powerful week of culture, freedom, and (yes) no bread 🍞❌

Whether you've been to Israel many times or never at all —

You're going to feel this one.

Click the link! 💙

youtube.com/watch?v=6sfWk5PFXS

This morning, as we enter the first day of Passover, I received the most beautiful gift—a photo of little 5-year-old Athena tracing the letter Aleph in my Hebrew 1 workbook, guided by her loving grandmother, Gracia M. Gombita

In the midst of so much turmoil in the world, this image brought me peace, hope, and purpose.

A child learning Hebrew… a grandmother passing on tradition… a language that carries generations of resilience and light.

This is what Passover is about. Not just the story of freedom from Egypt, but the ongoing journey of identity, memory, and connection. From one generation to the next.

This is why I teach. This is why I create.

To everyone beginning the holiday—Chag Pesach Sameach. May we continue to pass down beauty, truth, and belonging, letter by letter. Great job Athena, let’s cheer her on ❤️

Tonight is ליל הסדר — Seder night.

A night of story, memory, freedom.

This video is from my last Seder in Israel — a table full of love, tradition, and meaning. I hold it close.

This year, I’m not at a public Seder. I’m sitting with memory. With family in my heart.

If you’re doing the same — I see you.

You don’t need a crowd to feel the magic. Just a heart open to the story.

May tonight bring freedom, peace, connection, and hope.

And may we remember the 59 hostages still in Gaza. May they come home soon.

חג פסח שמח 💙

Elijah needs to kick the shit out of these wackjobs.

"#US President Donald #Trump's #spiritual advisor Paula White-Cain made headlines earlier this week after offering seven #Passover #blessings, with a 10 inch Waterford crystal cross thrown in, for a “offering” of $1000 to Paula White Ministries.

"Don't miss your moment to release seven #supernatural blessings and provision into your life," she instructed."

m.jpost.com/omg/article-849186

The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com Trump faith official offers ‘Passover blessings’ for $1000 - 10 inch cross free with the orderFor an "offering" of $125, followers can receive a "Holy Land Communion Set."

Paul Waldman talks with Rabbi Yael Ridberg about what's at the heart of the Passover narrative:

"Just when we think there's no hope, holidays like Passover are meant to remind us that in the words of Michael Walzer, wherever you live, it's probably Egypt. This is in his book, Exodus and Revolution. Wherever you live, it's probably Egypt and there's probably some promised land that you want to get to, whatever it is."

~ Yael Ridberg

#Passover #Jews #liberation
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paulwaldman.substack.com/p/wre

The Cross Section · Wrestling With PassoverBy Paul Waldman

nbcnews.com/news/asian-america

Very proud of these Jewish students, faculty, staff, and alumni at #Georgetown who are taking this stand for #HumanRights.

This feels especially important as we are coming into the #Passover season, to speak out for all who have been unjustly incarcerated by the #Fascist administration.

NBC News · 130 Jewish Georgetown members slam Trump for ‘weaponizing’ faith in Badar Khan Suri arrestBy Kimmy Yam