As we approach Pesach, the Festival of Freedom, our hearts and thoughts turn towards the essence of liberation and the profound journeys from darkness to light.
This Pesach, we have the unique opportunity to embody the spirit of freedom and deliverance through our support of Project Butterfly, a deeply meaningful initiative aimed at shedding light on the plight of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
The story of Pesach is a cornerstone of our tradition, symbolising the triumph of hope, faith, and freedom over oppression. It is a time when we gather with family and friends to recount the Exodus from Egypt, reflecting on the enduring quest for liberty that defines the human spirit.
This year, we can extend the boundaries of our Seder tables to include the silent cries for freedom of our brothers and sisters held in Gaza. Through Project Butterfly, each of us can take part in a contemporary act of redemption, by adding our butterflies to your Seder plate.
THE PROJECT BUTTERFLY STORY
Project Butterfly involves the creation of beautiful hand-crocheted butterflies, each representing an Israeli hostage yet to be freed. These butterflies which have been lovingly made by our “Keep Knitting Together” crafters are not merely decorative; they are symbols of hope, transformation, and the universal longing for freedom that resonates deeply with the story of Pesach.
By inviting individuals and families to support this project, we are not only raising awareness of the hostages’ plight but also taking a tangible step towards their liberation.
Purchasing a packet of these beautifully crafted butterflies offers a way to bring the themes of Pesach into our homes and hearts in a very real and touching manner.
All proceeds from Project Butterfly will directly support the Hostages and Families Forum in Israel, ensuring that our contributions have a meaningful impact.
RESOURCES FOR YOUR SEDER
OUR BUTTERFLIES ARE SOLD OUT
We are thrilled with the response to our Project Butterfly, and have sold 170 packs of three yellow butterflies. Our Butterflies are now sold out. We appreciate your support.
Each set of butterflies purchased for Project Butterfly will also come with a special reading that can be used at your Seder. This reading is designed to spark conversation and reflection among guests, linking the themes of Pesach with the ongoing struggles for freedom faced by hostages today.
Placing them on our Seder tables or giving them as gifts to our hosts this Pesach becomes an act of solidarity and remembrance, a prayer for freedom that transcends boundaries and unites us in our common humanity.
JOIN THE BUTTERFLY PROJECT
Each set of butterflies purchased for Project Butterfly will also come with a special reading that can be used at your Seder. This reading is designed to spark conversation and reflection among guests, linking the themes of Pesach with the ongoing struggles for freedom faced by hostages today.
Placing them on our Seder tables or giving them as gifts to our hosts this Pesach becomes an act of solidarity and remembrance, a prayer for freedom that transcends boundaries and unites us in our common humanity.
OUR INSPIRATION: PARPAR HOFESH
“The project “Freedom Butterflies” in Hebrew – “parpar hofesh” was launched during the first week after October 7th by Phd Orit Ziv from Israel. Hundreds of women in Israel and the Diaspora joined the project. Yellow freedom butterfly pins are knitted as a symbol of hope and optimism to raise awarenessas and sold as a full donation to the families of the hostages and missing.