Breaking the Matzah
I break the middle matzah and set aside half as the afikomen. Later, we will share it as in days of old the Passover offering itself was shared at this service in Jerusalem. Among people everywhere, sharing of bread forms a bond of fellowship. For the sake of our redemption, we turn to the ancient words which join us with our own people and with all who are in need. For our redemption is bound up with the deliverance from bondage of people everywhere.
This is the bread of affliction our mothers and fathers ate
in the land of Egypt.
Let all who are hungry come and eat;
Let all who are in need come share
our Passover.
This year here,
next year in Israel;
today bound,
tomorrow free.
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