Passover 2020 by Sharon Rosenblum

Nourishing Body & Soul

Passover 2020

by Sharon Rosenblum

The Coronavirus we are all experiencing this year reminds us of the 10 plagues that are a part of the Passover Story. The Passover story is from the Book of Exodus in the Bible.

We have all heard of those plagues. Do you remember them all? They include: Blood, Frogs, Bugs, Wild Animals, Pestilence, Boils, Hail, Locust, Darkness, and The Passover Sacrifice or Death of the First-Born.

Why did God bestow these plagues upon the people of Egypt? One obvious reason was to force the Egyptians and the Pharaoh to let the Jews go free. Many also look at the plagues as a punishment for the cruelty towards the Jews.

However, in Exodus : 3-5, God explains that the purpose of the miracles in Egypt is so that “Egypt will know that I am God.” In other words, there is only one God. The Pharaoh had been acting as if he was God and wanted to be bowed down to and worshipped.

Another goal of the plagues was “so that the Jewish people will tell their children and grandchildren about what happened, and they “will know that I am G d” (Exodus 10:2).

“The purpose of the plagues was to change our perception of life, so that, through the generations, we recognize G d and the significance of His teachings. For ancient Pharaoh, the plagues meant that he eventually obeyed G d and let the Jewish people go free. For us they mean that we recognize G d’s power in our lives, and therefore make the right step which will bring goodness and healing to the world.” (Chabad.org)

In the Jewish faith, we think of ourselves as being equally balanced in good and bad. We all have good and bad within us. It is up to us, as individuals, to chose with our next step, to maintain that balance for ourselves and for the world.

One good deed, or one good thought can bring about healing to the entire world and tip the balance of existence to the side of good. So each one of us is highly important to the healing of the planet with our thoughts and deeds. Our own view of life can be a crucial factor for our own well-being as well as for the world.

So now we have the Coronavirus, it could be perceived as a plague. Perhaps, it is an opportunity to take the time to really look at who we are and what our actions speak to in terms of life on the planet. Are we doing “good” or are we acting out of greed, selfishness, self aggrandizement, etc.? This time of social distancing and isolation provides us with the opportunity to reset our goals and take a new step in the best direction for the good of all, including the planet, Mother Earth. Take some time each day to reconnect with Mother Earth, smell the air and notice the beauty of Mother Earth as you look around you. Spring is all about fresh starts!

Passover is also about many wonderful foods. The Passover Chocolate Macaroon Cake is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

(Editor's Note: See the full cake recipe in Sharon's full article.)

Shalom, Sharon

Passover Chocolate Macaroon Cake

Credit: Sharon Rosenblum

About Sharon Rosenblum

Sharon Rosenblum adopted a Gluten-Free and Whole Food lifestyle and is adept at modifying recipes to suit different dietary needs. A healthy approach to eating also serves her as an Empath and Intuitive.

Eating “clean” foods brings clarity when working with her guides and spirit. And, her joints are no longer achy or sore.

Sharon is an Assistant Editor on our Star Nations Magazine Executive Staff and has her own editing business—The Feathering Quill.

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