The Exodus is a story of resistance and liberation that has resonated with Jews and non-Jews throughout history, especially anyone facing persecution, oppression, or tyranny. As we study the story for lessons for our present moment, we see that no one person or act freed the Israelites from Egypt. Resistance required many people, each playing their role, all working together toward liberation.

Resistance today also depends on many of us taking actions, big and small, to advance freedom and safety for all of us. We take these steps together, for each other, knowing our liberation depends on it.

Below you’ll find the characters in the Passover story and different ways they resisted. Who reflects your personal forms of resistance? Do you play one role, or several? Discuss at your seders as you retell this ancient story today.