It's the End of Passover. What Do We Do Next?

Passover has just concluded, no doubt in a way that you have never done before. Unlike previous Passovers in previous years, this year’s celebration was marred by the effects of the current global pandemic, COVID-19. Families can’t come over, synagogues are closed, and it’s more difficult to buy groceries due to the less than ideal situation worldwide. Jewish travel options have diminished greatly too. After cleaning up the plates and putting back the Haggadah on the shelf, what comes next? What do we do next now that Passover is over?

Ease back into One’s Daily Routine, Whatever That May Be

The period after every celebration can be slow or abrupt, depending on how fast a person adjusts back into their daily routine. For some, the celebration feels too short, while others might feel the need to jump right back into their duties. Some of us work at home, using the internet to perform their duties. Others have to put on their masks and go out into the outside world, putting themselves at risk to provide important and valid services to society at large. Despite the pandemic, the world continues to turn, and everybody has to do their part for their family and community, whether it’s to stay home or work (remotely or otherwise.)

Contemplate One’s History and Heritage

Passover was an opportunity to remember the past, to commemorate the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors. The Haggadah of the Passover Seder facilitates this remembrance of the liberation in Egypt. However, it is not the only time that you can remember and cherish one’s history and heritage. You can always read more about ancient Jewish history and learn from the experiences of one’s ancestors. There are several engaging Jewish history YouTube channels that you can watch to get a better glimpse of Jewish life a long time ago. We recommend the videos of Dr. Henry Abramson, Dean of Touro College in New York and scholar in residence of Kosher River Cruises’ kosher cruises.

Passover has come and gone, in a time when celebrations are hampered by a global pandemic. However, the lessons and experiences of Passover don’t have to come and go, and can instead be cherished and used to help us move forward.