Following the Oct. 7 attack in Israel, many Southern California Jewish families are turning to their Passover traditions to share their experiences and build bridges with the larger community.
That includes attending an interfaith Passover seder like the one hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles last week at the Museum of Tolerance.
Jews shared their traditions with those of other faiths to show that they can overcome any obstacles.
“We have gone through the most difficult period since WWII since Oct. 7 and the Jewish people are incredibly resilient throughout all of history. We have been tossed from one nation to the next and we’re being tossed about again,” said Rabbi Noah Farkas, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater L.A.
“We’ve always come together at Passover to gather, remember the past, and pray for a better future. Tomorrow doesn’t have to look like yesterday,” Farkas said.
Attendees of the Passover seder worked to prepare meals with Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA) for L.A.’s most vulnerable residents, including those living on Skid Row.