Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer

The purpose of the Seder to my mind is to inspire conversations with your family about the human drama and hopefully transmit values to the next generation. I've always felt like this could be better.

The purpose of the Seder to my mind is to inspire conversati

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that the purpose of the Seder, a Jewish ritual meal, is to stimulate meaningful discussions among family members. The speaker suggests that these conversations should revolve around the human experience and serve as an opportunity to impart important values to future generations. However, the quote also expresses a dissatisfaction with the current state of this practice, suggesting that there is room for improvement in the process of connecting through dialogue during the Seder.

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By Jonathan Safran Foer

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