Pesach Shini (Second Passover) comes exactly one month after Passover. It is found in the Torah in Numbers 9:1 – 14. It’s historical purpose was to prove an opportunity to observe Passover for anyone who was unable to do so at the correct time due to ritual impurity or because they were too far away from Jerusalem to get there in time to offer the Passover sacrifice. In modern times the lesson of the holiday is SECOND CHANCES. Who doesn’t value a second chance? Nissan, the spring month in which Passover falls is one of the four new years in Jewish tradition. Spring is a wonderful time to think about giving ourselves a second chance. Maybe you handled something in your interfaith family in a way that you’re not thrilled with – a big holiday like Christmas or Passover, a minor holiday like Chanukah, or an interpersonal discussion like whether to explain Jesus to the kids – maybe you want a do-over. Let’s discuss that again honey, and this time I promise to listen better. Spring is a wonderful time to reconsider whether Christmas, Chanukah, Passover or Easter went well or not. Life isn’t fair; I think we all know this. But we do our best to be fair in our treatment of others. If you want to chat with me about how you managed, or want to change an element of your family life, give me a call. Now is a great time to try something new.