Why Is this Night Different?

The themes of the month of Nissan, and especially of Passover, comprise the fundamentals of Judaism. Accordingly, the Exodus from Egypt, and the messages of the holiday, must be applied not just once a month, but during every single day of a Jew’s life.

How can this be achieved? We must apply the message of the Passover Seder to the rest of our lives as well. Children at the Seder are enjoined to ask, “Why is this night different from all other nights?” In answering the question, the Haggadah teaches us an important lesson that applies well beyond this holiday.