More than ever before, my five-year-old son, Noah, really "got" the concept of giving up chametz (leavened foods) for Passover this year. We talked at length about how eating certain foods--and not eating others--helps us remember who we are and where we came from.
It also helped him appreciate all of the things he takes for granted most days. I've never seen anyone so excited to buy hot dog buns.
Throughout the year, we Jews give up all kinds of things voluntarily. We even give up eating entirely on You Kippur. I'd like to think we do this not just because our ancestors did but because it's meaningful. And I'm happy to see that my children are learning that, too.
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