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Introduction

RBG AJWS

by E.J. Hummel

On Passover, Jews are commanded to tell the story of the Exodus and to see ourselves as having lived through that story, so that we may better learn how to live our lives today. The stories we tell our children shape what they believe to be possible—which is why at Passover, we must tell the stories of the women who played a crucial role in the Exodus narrative. The Book of Exodus, much like the Book of Genesis, opens in pervasive...

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Urchatz

Urchatz

by E.J. Hummel

This symbolic washing of the hands recalls the story of Miriam's Well. Legend tells us that this well followed Miriam, sister of Moses, through the desert, sustaining the Jews in their wanderings. Filled with mayim chayim, waters of life, the well was a source of strength and renewal to all who drew from it. One drink from its waters was said to alert the heart, mind and soul, and make the meaning of Torah become alive. As we prepare to wash...

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Bareich

Miriam's Cup

by E.J. Hummel

A Midrash teaches us that a miraculous well accompanied the Hebrews throughout their journey in the desert, given by God because of the merit of Miriam, the prophetess. Miriam’s optimism and faith also was a spiritual oasis, giving the Hebrews the confidence to overcome the hardships of the Exodus. Like Miriam, Jewish women in all generations have been essential for the continuity of our people. As keepers of traditions, women passed down songs and stories, rituals and recipes, from mother to...

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Motzi-Matzah

Motzi-Matzah

by E.J. Hummel

The blessing over the meal and matzah |  motzi matzah  | מוֹצִיא מַצָּה The familiar hamotzi blessing marks the formal start of the meal. Because we are using matzah instead of bread, we add a blessing celebrating this mitzvah. בְָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, הַמּוֹצִיא לֶֽחֶם מִן הָאָֽרֶץ: Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz. We praise God, Ruler of Everything, who brings bread from the land. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָֽׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתַָיו וְצִוָּֽנוּ...

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Rachtzah

Rachtzah

by E.J. Hummel

As we now transition from the formal telling of the Passover story to the celebratory meal, we once again wash our hands to prepare ourselves. In Judaism, a good meal together with friends and family is itself a sacred act, so we prepare for it just as we prepared for our holiday ritual, recalling the way ancient priests once prepared for service in the Temple. Some people distinguish between washing to prepare for prayer and washing to prepare for food by...

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-- Cup #2 & Dayenu

Dayenu

by E.J. Hummel

ּ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...

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-- Ten Plagues

20 Plagues

by E.J. Hummel

As we rejoice at our deliverance from slavery, we acknowledge that our freedom was hard-earned. We regret that our freedom came at the cost of the Egyptians’ suffering, for we are all human beings made in the image of God. We pour out a drop of wine for each of the plagues as we recite them. Dip a finger or a spoon into your wine glass for a drop for each plague. These are the ten plagues which God brought down...

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Yachatz

Yachatz for an Atheist and a Jew

by E.J. Hummel

There are three pieces of matzah stacked on the table. We now break the middle matzah into two pieces.We wrap up the larger of the pieces and, at some point between now and the end of dinner, hide it. This piece is called the afikomen, literally “dessert” in Greek. After dinner, the guests will have to hunt for the afikomen in order to wrap up the meal… and win a prize. We eat matzah in memory of the quick flight of...

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Karpas

Karpas for an Atheist and a Jew

by E.J. Hummel

Passover combines the celebration of an event from Jewish memory with a recognition of the cycles of nature. As we remember the liberation from Egypt, we also recognize the stirrings of spring and rebirth happening in the world around us. The symbols on our table bring together elements of both kinds of celebration. We now take a vegetable, in this case parsley, to represent our joy at the dawning of spring after our long, cold winter. Whatever symbol of spring and...

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Kadesh

Kadesh for an Atheist and a Jew

by E.J. Hummel

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 cup and drink. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, borei p’ree hagafen. We praise God, Ruler of Everything, who creates the fruit of the vine. What a blessing to live in...

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Introduction

Introduction (vegetarian edit)

by E.J. Hummel

The Seder Plate We place a Seder Plate at our table as a reminder to discuss certain aspects of the Passover story. Each item has its own significance. Maror – The bitter herb. This symbolizes the harshness of lives of the Jews in Egypt. Charoset – A mix of sweet wine, apples, cinnamon and nuts that resembles the mortar used as bricks of the many buildings the Jewish slaves built in Egypt. Karpas – A green vegetable, here, parsley, is a...

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Karpas

Karpas

by E.J. Hummel

Karpas

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A Haggadah for a Convert and an Atheist

A Haggadah for a Convert...

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A Social Justice Haggadah

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Introduction

Why We Are Together Tonight

by Machar Congregation

Leader: 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, because we are members of the Jewish nation, with its deep historic roots and its valuable old memories and stories. We are here to remember the old story of the liberation of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt -...

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Introduction

Nerot - Candles

by Machar Congregation

[Begin taking turns reading. Each person is invited to read a grouped set of lines - or to pass.] It is said, there is nothing new under the sun, yet nothing remains the same. Against the backdrop of eternity the earth displays an ever-changing countenance. The sun rises and the sun sets, yet each day and each season is fresh and new. Slowly, one season emerges from another. The harshness of ice and snow yields to gentle, nourishing showers. Inevitably, the...

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-- Exodus Story

Maggid - Storyteller

by Machar Congregation

[Take turns reading. Each person is invited to read a grouped set of lines - or to pass.] These questions are a central part of tonight's seder ceremony. Yet before we answer them, let us tell a story of Jewish hope. The tale of our people's first quest for freedom from slavery in Egypt was written so long ago that no one knows how much of it is fact and how much is fiction. Like all good stories, however, its moral...

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Nirtzah

Nirtsah - Fulfillment

by Machar Congregation

Leader: [Announces the name of the child or children who found the `afikoman.] Let us continue our seder by eating one last little piece of matsah to leave us with the taste of freedom's struggles. [Everyone eat a last piece of matsah.] Now, let us conclude our seder. Everyone: We have recalled struggles against slavery and injustice. We have sung of freedom and peace. We revisited times of persecution and times of fulfillment. Only half a century ago, Nazis committed the...

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Koreich

Other Seder Symbols - Shankbone, Beet, Egg, Orange & Haroset

by Machar Congregation

We have answered the four traditional questions, but there are still more questions to be answered. There are other special foods on our Seder plate: a bone (z'roa) or a beet, a roasted egg (beitsah) an orange, and, many people's favorite, the sweet condiment (haroset). Why are they here? Z'ROA - SHANKBONE OR BEET Z'ROA can mean a shankbone - the bone of a forelimb - or a vegetable. This lamb's bone is the symbol of the ancient shepherd's festival of...

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Karpas

Karpas Meditation

by The Seder Creators

By Ronnie M. Horn  Long before the struggle upward begins, there is tremor in the seed. Self-protection cracks, Roots reach down and grab hold. The seed swells, and tender shoots push up toward light. This is karpas: spring awakening growth. A force so tough it can break stone. And why do we dip karpas into salt water? To remember the sweat and tears of our ancestors in bondage. To taste the bitter tears of our earth, unable to fully renew itself...

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-- Exodus Story

The Exodus

by M Simons

Once upon a time, during a famine our ancestor Jacob and his family fled to Egypt where food was plentiful. His son Joseph had risen to high position in Pharaoh’s court, and our people were well-respected and well-regarded, secure in the power structure of the time. Generations passed and our people remained in Egypt. In time, a new Pharaoh ascended to the throne. He found our difference threatening, and ordered our people enslaved. In fear of rebellion, Pharaoh decreed that all...

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-- Ten Plagues

Makah/​Plague of the Binary

by Abby Stein

Makah/​Plague of the Binary

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Commentary / Readings

Exodus 2022/5782: A Reading for the Seder

by Moving Traditions

Exodus 2022/5782: A Reading for the Seder

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Seder Plate and Ritual Items

by The People's Zoom

Seder Plate and Ritual Items

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