The Chidushei Harim taught that each generation has its own paradigm of how to overcome the challenges of its time. The focus of those in a position of leadership and giving direction to others has to be on the challenges of the present. Not those of the past or of the future.
For this reason, as we approach Passover, a holiday whose focus is on sharing values with the younger generation, it is worth spending time contemplating what sort of pedagogical methodology will successfully impart the timeless Seder message to the next generation. We cannot simply rely on commentaries and customs of the past to educate the young, but need to find the current trends that will address the unique needs and challenges of the present generation.
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Agreed, they main problem people have is the difference between what is and what ought to be. When we focus on the what is and seek the value in it we start to see truth. When we focus on what ought to be, we lose focus and project into the future which is an illusion. We use our tradition to seek the value in "what is" that is the true source of our strength and the best way to remain engaged in the day to day world.
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