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May 6Liked by Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss

I never realized that the introduction to arami oved avi has הגדתי היום

I thought that these 4 pesukim were chosen for their brevity and have additional, more subtle, thematic connections as part of bikkurim. But this inclusion of the word ה.ג.ד is a new angle

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It would be great if the הגדתי היום were actually cited in the Haggadah!

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May 6Liked by Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss

It's ok with me. A big concept of being 'doresh' means looking more deeply. Looking at the rest of the context. Finding the hidden hints. That's an aspect of limud Torah.that we are also conveying at the Seder

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May 6Liked by Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss

I love what you said about not buying that third coin but now after this practice you have come to appreciate it. One of the most exciting things is to hear someone say: I did not think it would be possible for a person like me to achieve this or relate to this and now, after all this avoda, I am on that path.

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