Coronavirus: What will the seder be like?

Passover, we are told to personally feel as though we escaped Egyptian bondage for freedom. On the evening of this coming April 8, when we open our Haggadahs, our bondage will not be a historical memory. The COVID-19 pandemic has made slaves of us all in one way or another. Contagion avoidance is our kingdom, where multiple hand washings, disinfectant wipes, social distancing and quarantine rule the day. We regard friend and stranger alike as potential carriers. Staying at home is no longer a choice prompted by too much snow, a bad cold or laziness. It is mandatory in many American states and cities — including, as of Monday, March 23, the City and County of Denver. Life as we lived it has been indefinitely […]