It was the first night of the eight-day Passover celebration for the Chabad of San Francisco. But despite the festivities going on, organizers say they also had to worry about security concerns as hate crimes against Jewish people have been rising rapidly in recent years.
On Wednesday, they hosted their annual Passover Seder for the local Jewish community.Passover is a holiday that celebrates the biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt. It's a time for and friends to come together.
But despite the festivities going on, organizers say they also had to worry about some more serious things too, including security.According to the Anti-Defamation League, hate crimes against Jewish people have been rising rapidly in recent years, including in California."We're being safe. We're taking all the necessary measures, but at the same time there's no direct threat.
All the more reason, people in attendance Wednesday night say it's important, to practice their religion proudly."I think it's important for all people, regardless of your race or ethnic background, to recognize and appreciate the work of our ancestors," said attendee Norman Krug.And many people we talked to told us that no matter what your faith, Passover can offer a lesson for us all.
"It represents the release of slavery to freedom from the Jewish people but it's a universal holiday because it represents freedom for all mankind," Krug said.
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