Macaroon Collage by riffRAG artist, Danielle Latman

riffRAG artist, Danielle Latman, who wrote the story The Unicorn & the Skeleton in riffRAG, issue 1 and contributed a watermelon collage in the print version of riffRAG, issue 2, posted a collage about Passover in her blog.

Latman writes...

Passover, one of my favorite Jewish holidays, is approaching. During Passover we tell the story of our slavery in Egypt, the 10 plagues, and finally our exodus into freedom. What I love about this holiday is that the theme of liberation can be applied to present-day situations, both personal and political. I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on my own personal shackles; the ways I limit myself or am constrained by external circumstances, and opportunities for change. At the same time, it’s important to consider ways my society, nation and the world constrict others, creating needless suffering and exploitation in places like Iraq and Palestine. Passover is a time to re-dedicate myself to creating the just and loving world I want to live in.

On a more logistical level, we abstain from eating bread and other foods containing yeast during the 8 days of Passover. Macaroons are an awesome dessert because they have no leavening agents, yet still taste so yummy and don’t make the restricted diet feel like a sacrifice. Chocolate, almond, chocolate-chip, plain… bring ‘em on! I love macaroons!

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