For those who do not recognize the title, it is the beginning of each of 4 questions that are asked at the Seder, the Jewish Passover feast.
I describe myself as an athiest, but I am of Jewish heritage, and attending my family's Seder each year is my one remaining tie to jewish traditions and one that I value very much.
Why is this night different from all other nights?
At the Seder, the questions are asked by the youngest person at the table so that the meaning of the ritual can be explained.
I will be channeling my 8 year old son asking 4 questions to explain my personal reactions to tonights historic event.
Update: Thanks, Elise for the rescue. I loved the speech. My 8 year old got the questions answered, but the late bedtime was a little much. He fell asleep 20 minutes in. On the other hand, my 13 year old sat rapt in attention with my wife and me. I get misty-eyed thinking that I became politically aware with Watergate and they will become aware with Obama; quite the contrast.
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