Because the Pharaoh of Egypt was a stubborn man 3,500 years ago, his subjects were afflicted with ten plagues. These plagues will be remembered tonight as part of a ritual dinner called a seder in Jewish homes around the world.During the seder, the seder leader will, one at a time, name each plague out loud. The gathered family members will then repeat the name of each plague and, with the tip of a finger or fork, remove a corresponding drop of wine from their glasses and place each drop upon their saucers.  In this way, Jews acknowledge with regret the sufferings of their Egyptian enemies.These are the ten plagues inflicted upon the Egyptians:BloodFrogsVerminFliesMurrainBoilsHailLocustsDarknessSlaying of the first bornBecause of the stubbornness of the man who thinks of himself as our Pharaoh, we are now afflicted with ten plagues of our own. Say each one aloud and shed a corresponding tear for our own nation and people:Chicago-style politics running...(Read Full Post)