What makes you think the Egyptian captivity actually happened?

challahchic:

progressivejudaism:

Hiya!

Let me ask you a question right back at you– what if it didn’t?  Does that change how incredible and powerful it is?  What if it didn’t quite happen the way that we have as recorded in Jewish tradition– does that mean that we should simply pack up our Hagadot and Matzah?

PJ

Metaphors? Emotional community gatherings? Traditional ritual experiences?

What are those?