The Storm and Chametz

One thought that comes to mind when thinking about the storm is how utterly dependent on God we are for everything. We often take for granted the "simple" things like electricity, water, and think that because we are so technologically advanced we are also self-sufficient. It is events such as this storm that allow us to remember that despite our achievements, God is the source of them all and can intervene as He chooses. This motif is woven throughout the holiday of Pesach.
I'm sure you can come up with a whole list--here's one interesting example:
The Netziv, among many others, grapples with the question of what is so bad about eating chametz. He writes as follows:
Scripture calls all substances which have a sweetening effect 'honey' because honey is the classic sweetener. As for leaven [what makes dough rise] se'or is a human manipulation of the natural state of God's universe. It is an exercise of human machination. He writes elsewhere: ... matza takes no advantage of the human technological ingenuity and creativity which allows man to raise the dough more than simple flour and water which are created by God. Chametz is the epitome of human involvement in nature. Thus, non-leaven is the symbol of the survival and ongoing existence of the Jewish People as they survive solely through the spirit of God."
According to the Netziv, Matzah symbolizes our utter dependence on God, while chametz symbolizes human intervention in nature that is often accompanied by the false perception that WE are the source of our achievements. As we enter Chodesh Nissan perhaps we can think about this lesson that is embedded both in the storm and in the matzah that we will soon eat. Chodesh Tov!