Introduction:

Reader: We have come together this evening for many reasons.
We are here because Spring is all around, the Earth is reborn, and
it is a good time to celebrate with family and friends. We are here
because we are Jews and friends of Jews. We are here to honor
the Jewish nation’s deep historic roots and its old important
memories.

Group: We are here to remember the old story of the liberation of
the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt – a great struggle for
freedom and dignity. We are here because the struggle for human
freedom never stops. We are here to remember all people – Jews
and non-Jews – who are still struggling for their freedom.