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Shecht and eat the Paschal lamb Destroy the ‘no-gods’ of Canaan and Ham Break the middle matzo, hide half away Harbinger of a now-hidden day Chew and swallow the bitters as a reminder To treat the stranger amongst you kinder _________________________________________ Notes: 'Shecht- means 'kosher-kill' an animal 'Paschal lamb' - one of the 'no-gods' of Egypt 'Canaan and Ham' - idolaters Ham was Noah's son, ancestor of Egyptian Kings Canaan was Ham's son

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Date: 4/22/2025 10:22:00 PM
Thank you for the information Gershon. It is nice that you share with your Poetry Soup students...
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Date: 4/12/2025 10:03:00 PM
nicely expressed - a pleasure to read
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Date: 4/11/2025 11:51:00 AM
Well done!
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Date: 4/11/2025 5:54:00 AM
20,000 comedians out of work...and you want to be a comedian? Heartfelt spiritual works are your strength and blessing. Wonderfully enlightening, inspiring write. Thank you.
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Date: 4/10/2025 4:05:00 PM
Thank you for the notes. They wrapped up your impactful poem for me. I concur with the sentiment in your write which is certainly a serious one. Like Karen below, I think you should let those serious one's roll - you're very good at delivering them. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/10/2025 7:03:00 PM
Thank you so much, CayCay. Problem is: It's hard for me to stay serious for more then 30 minutes at a stretch. lol. ~ ADD'led
Date: 4/10/2025 6:31:00 AM
Love it! Keep em coming!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/10/2025 6:57:00 PM
I'll do my best, Karen! Thank yon so much! :) gw
Date: 4/9/2025 11:34:00 PM
So interesting to learn these things through your poem, Gershon
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/10/2025 7:09:00 PM
Guess I'm still a teacher at heart, going on my 6th year into retirement... Thanks, Andrea!

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