Brandeis students recently took part in a meaningful Model Seder alongside Holocaust survivors, creating a powerful multigenerational experience. Together, they reviewed the themes of the Seder while sharing stories, symbols, and the message of freedom.
Hearing firsthand experiences gave deeper meaning to “והגדת לבנך,” teaching students the importance of passing our story from one generation to the next. The program highlighted the strength of Jewish faith and identity, even in the darkest times, and left students with lasting lessons of emunah, gratitude, and responsibility.
Coordinated in partnership with the JCC, the Model Seder was a moving example of Brandeis Hebrew Academy connecting Torah values with real life experience.
Living Emunah Seder experience: common questions
What was the Living Emunah Seder experience?
The Living Emunah Seder experience was a Model Seder in which students took part alongside Holocaust survivors, creating a multigenerational program. Together they reviewed the themes of the Seder while sharing stories, symbols, and the message of freedom.
Who partnered with the school on the Model Seder?
The Model Seder was coordinated in partnership with the JCC. The school described it as an example of connecting Torah values with real life experience, as students heard firsthand from survivors while reviewing the Seder together.
What did students learn from hearing Holocaust survivors?
Hearing firsthand experiences taught students the importance of passing the story from one generation to the next. The program highlighted the strength of Jewish faith and identity even in dark times, and left students with lasting lessons of emunah, gratitude, and responsibility.