Gershon Wolf Poet Verse

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For the 3,332nd time since the Jewish People left Egypt, all over the world  we Jews will sit down to a Passover Seder where we recount the miracles the Lord did for us on that day, when we went forth from Egypt, from the House of Bondage... Passover begins tonight 50 minutes after sundown, 8:15 CDT.  

The Passover of the Lord

And on that day, you will tell your son
  saying: This is on account of what 
the Lord, my God, did for me that day
 when I went forth from Egypt...

At the stroke of midnight
  I, the Lord, your God
wreaked  judgments upon the Egyptians
  smiting their every firstborn
from man unto beast
  from the king who sits upon his throne
to the hewer of wood and the drawer of water

I, the Lord Almighty, did this  
  I, Myself, and not an angel
I, Myself, and not a seraph
  I, Myself, and not a messenger
I am the Lord; I am He...



Note:  Not a word-for-word translation from the Book of Exodus.
          Rather, a poetic dramatization, but one which hews closely
          to the Hebrew text.  ~ gw

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Winged Warrior April 12, 2020 at 8:23 AM May this day find you well, my Jewish compadre...the eyes of the Lord have no scrutiny...may peace fill your cup with festive fruits during these troubled times...best wishes from the Wingster :o) Gershon Wolf April 12, 2020 at 7:54 PM Thanks for the support, Wingster! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger April 9, 2020 at 6:04 PM Enjoy your celebration my friend. Gershon Wolf April 11, 2020 at 10:44 PM TYSM! Happy Easter to you! ~ gw

John Watt April 9, 2020 at 5:14 PM One of the greatest events in the history of the Jewish people. Well worthy of repeating, hearing, reading, and celebrating. Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Blessed Passover to you and your loved ones, Gershon. Gershon Wolf April 11, 2020 at 10:45 PM Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, John!

Sam Kauffman April 9, 2020 at 4:37 PM While I love your playful writes, this celebratory recounting of the Jewish exodus from Egypt is really quite special. May Aaron's blessing bless you each day. Shalom my friend! Gershon Wolf April 11, 2020 at 10:46 PM thanks for your special blessing, Sam!l

CayCay Godwin April 8, 2020 at 6:09 PM The emotion tied the whole dramatic feel together - I got a bit goosebumpy. Still am. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Gershon Wolf April 11, 2020 at 10:46 PM Gosh. Thanks for such a passionate comment. CayCay!

Panagiota Romios April 8, 2020 at 5:43 PM Have some buuter herbs and Haroset and know, I will be thinking of you. Chag Sameach, Panagiota A wonderful poetic dramatization of the Book of Exodus. You are blessed with such great intelligence))) Gershon Wolf April 11, 2020 at 10:47 PM What can I say? tysm! ~ gw

Charlie Smith April 8, 2020 at 4:54 PM I don't think the Lord was to happy that night. Enjoy your Matzah ball soup and other traditional foods at your Seder, best Passover wishes Gershon...

Robert L. Hinshaw April 8, 2020 at 4:43 PM A blessed' Passover to you and your family, Gershon - Bob Gershon Wolf April 8, 2020 at 6:49 PM Happy Easter to you, Bob!