All Jewish celebrations, from holidays to weddings, include wine as a symbol of our joy—not to mention a practical way to increase that joy. The seder starts with wine and then gives us three more opportunities to refill our cups and drink.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם
בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן:
Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, borei p’ree hagafen.
We praise you, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.
We praise you, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, who created a heritage that endures through the ages, ever changing and ever meaningful. We thank You for the many opportunities for holiness as we celebrate this joyous holiday of matzah together, remembering the liberation, the Exodus from Egypt. We praise you, God, who makes us holy in our celebration.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם
שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה:
Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, she-hechiyanu v’key’manu v’higiyanu lazman hazeh.
We praise you, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, who has given us life, sustained us, and brought us to this joyous season.
Drink the first glass of wine!
Kiddush (the blessing over wine)
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Jewish tradition tells of four children with unique ways of understanding Passover: the wise child, the wicked child, the simple child and the silent child. Yet we know that no child is all wise, all wicked, all simple or incapable of asking anything. At different points in our lives, we have been each of these children.
What does the wise child say?
The wise child asks diligently, “What are the testimonies and laws which God commanded you?”
What does it mean to be the wise child?
It means to be fully engaged in the community, to know the limits of your understanding, to be able to search for the answers to that which you do not know.
At different points in our lives, we have been this child—inquisitive, caring, eager to learn and to understand, wiling to ask for information we do not have, hopeful that an answer can be found.
What does the wicked child say?
The wicked child asks, “What does this service mean to you?”
To you and not to himself or herself.
What does it mean to be the wicked child?
It means to stand apart from the community, to feel alienated and alone, depending only on yourself, to have little trust in the people around you to help or answer your questions.
At different points in our lives, we have been this child—detached, suspicious, challenging.
What does the simple child say?
The simple child asks, “What is this?”
What does it mean to be a simple child?
It means to see only one layer of meaning, to ask the most basic of questions, to be too innocent or impatient to grasp complicated questions.
At different points in our lives, we have all been this child—simply curious and innocently unaware of the complexities around us.
What about the child who doesn’t know how to ask a question?
Help this child ask. Start telling the story: “It is because of what God did for me in taking me out of Egypt.”
What does it mean to be the silent child?
This can be the indifferent child, no longer willing to engage. It can be the passive child, who just shows up. Or it can be the child whose spiritual life is based on faith, not rational arguments, the child who hears something deeper than words, who knows how to be silent and to listen to the surrounding silence.
At different points in our lives, we have all been this child—unable to articulate, quiet, searching for the right words, listening in silence.
We have asked the cleverest of questions; we have challenged provocatively; we have simply wanted to know the answer; and we have been so confused that we could not speak. We have been all of these children. Which one are you tonight?
ּעֲבָדִים הָיִינוּ הָיִינו. עַתָּה בְּנֵי חוֹרִין
Avadim hayinu hayinu. Ata b’nei chorin.
We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt. Now we are free.
We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God took us from there with a strong hand and outstretched arm. Had God not brought our ancestors out of Egypt, then even today we and our children and our grandchildren would still be slaves. Even if we were all wise, knowledgeable scholars and Torah experts, we would still be obligated to tell the story of the exodus from Egypt.
The Passover Haggadah recounts ten plagues that afflicted Egyptian society. In our tradition, Passover is the season in which we imagine our own lives within the story and the story within our lives. Accordingly, we turn our thoughts to the many plagues affecting our society today. Our journey from slavery to redemption is ongoing, demanding the work of our hearts and hands. Here are ten “modern plagues”:
Homelessness
Hunger
Inequality
Greed
Discrimination and hatred
Silence amid violence
Environmental destruction
Stigma of mental illness
Ignoring refugees
Powerlessness
The meal is over and it's time to find the afikomen! The Afikomen is the last thing we eat tonight.
The third ceremony is partaking of the Karpas. We now dip this green fruit of the earth into salt water as we recite together:
In partaking of this fruit of the earth, we give thanks to God for all His/Her bounties. We also recall that our forefathers were tillers of the soil, who were ever grateful for the earth’s produce. In tasting the salt water, we are asked to remember the tears which our ancestors shed while suffering the tortures of slavery. May our gratitude for the blessing which we enjoy help to convert tears to joy and appreciation. May we always be able to feel the connection between our ancestors' struggle for freedom so long ago and the many people in our own country and throughout the world today who struggle against oppression,
All Jewish celebrations, from holidays to weddings, include wine as a symbol of our joy—not to mention a practical way to increase that joy. The seder starts with wine and then gives us three more opportunities to refill our cups and drink.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם
בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן:
Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, borei p’ree hagafen.
We praise you, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.
We praise you, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, who created a heritage that endures through the ages, ever changing and ever meaningful. We thank You for the many opportunities for holiness as we celebrate this joyous holiday of matzah together, remembering the liberation, the Exodus from Egypt. We praise you, God, who makes us holy in our celebration.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם
שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה:
Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, she-hechiyanu v’key’manu v’higiyanu lazman hazeh.
We praise you, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, who has given us life, sustained us, and brought us to this joyous season.
Drink the first glass of wine!
Kiddush (the blessing over wine)
Preview
More
Jewish tradition tells of four children with unique ways of understanding Passover: the wise child, the wicked child, the simple child and the silent child. Yet we know that no child is all wise, all wicked, all simple or incapable of asking anything. At different points in our lives, we have been each of these children.
What does the wise child say?
The wise child asks diligently, “What are the testimonies and laws which God commanded you?”
What does it mean to be the wise child?
It means to be fully engaged in the community, to know the limits of your understanding, to be able to search for the answers to that which you do not know.
At different points in our lives, we have been this child—inquisitive, caring, eager to learn and to understand, wiling to ask for information we do not have, hopeful that an answer can be found.
What does the wicked child say?
The wicked child asks, “What does this service mean to you?”
To you and not to himself or herself.
What does it mean to be the wicked child?
It means to stand apart from the community, to feel alienated and alone, depending only on yourself, to have little trust in the people around you to help or answer your questions.
At different points in our lives, we have been this child—detached, suspicious, challenging.
What does the simple child say?
The simple child asks, “What is this?”
What does it mean to be a simple child?
It means to see only one layer of meaning, to ask the most basic of questions, to be too innocent or impatient to grasp complicated questions.
At different points in our lives, we have all been this child—simply curious and innocently unaware of the complexities around us.
What about the child who doesn’t know how to ask a question?
Help this child ask. Start telling the story: “It is because of what God did for me in taking me out of Egypt.”
What does it mean to be the silent child?
This can be the indifferent child, no longer willing to engage. It can be the passive child, who just shows up. Or it can be the child whose spiritual life is based on faith, not rational arguments, the child who hears something deeper than words, who knows how to be silent and to listen to the surrounding silence.
At different points in our lives, we have all been this child—unable to articulate, quiet, searching for the right words, listening in silence.
We have asked the cleverest of questions; we have challenged provocatively; we have simply wanted to know the answer; and we have been so confused that we could not speak. We have been all of these children. Which one are you tonight?
ּעֲבָדִים הָיִינוּ הָיִינו. עַתָּה בְּנֵי חוֹרִין
Avadim hayinu hayinu. Ata b’nei chorin.
We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt. Now we are free.
We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God took us from there with a strong hand and outstretched arm. Had God not brought our ancestors out of Egypt, then even today we and our children and our grandchildren would still be slaves. Even if we were all wise, knowledgeable scholars and Torah experts, we would still be obligated to tell the story of the exodus from Egypt.
The Passover Haggadah recounts ten plagues that afflicted Egyptian society. In our tradition, Passover is the season in which we imagine our own lives within the story and the story within our lives. Accordingly, we turn our thoughts to the many plagues affecting our society today. Our journey from slavery to redemption is ongoing, demanding the work of our hearts and hands. Here are ten “modern plagues”:
Homelessness
Hunger
Inequality
Greed
Discrimination and hatred
Silence amid violence
Environmental destruction
Stigma of mental illness
Ignoring refugees
Powerlessness
The meal is over and it's time to find the afikomen! The Afikomen is the last thing we eat tonight.
The third ceremony is partaking of the Karpas. We now dip this green fruit of the earth into salt water as we recite together:
In partaking of this fruit of the earth, we give thanks to God for all His/Her bounties. We also recall that our forefathers were tillers of the soil, who were ever grateful for the earth’s produce. In tasting the salt water, we are asked to remember the tears which our ancestors shed while suffering the tortures of slavery. May our gratitude for the blessing which we enjoy help to convert tears to joy and appreciation. May we always be able to feel the connection between our ancestors' struggle for freedom so long ago and the many people in our own country and throughout the world today who struggle against oppression,
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