SAY: Yachatz in Hebrew means ‘split in half.’ Afikoman is Greek for Dessert. This is a ritual in two parts. One of us will now split a matza into two, hiding one half for another to find, as we spend this night seeking our hidden truths. When it’s time for dessert, the Afikoman must be revealed for Sayder to conclude. DO: Take 3 pieces of matzah, pull out the middle one, and snap it in half. The larger piece is your...

SAY: We are humans relearning to wash our hands. Washing our hands is an act of love Washing our hands is an act of care Washing our hands helps us return to ourselves by washing away what does not serve. – Dori Midnight DO: Wash your hands. Slowly. (Use water bowls, wet towels, or hand sanitizer. Soap not ritually required here. Towels will be handy) SAY: We invite to our Seder Miriam the Prophetess who saved her baby brother Moses from...

INGREDIENTS (Per participating household) • Printed or digital Sayders • Seder plate + add-ons (see below) • 2 candles + matches (consider adding a yahrzeit/memorial candle) • Elijah’s Cup + Miriam’s Cup (these can be regular wine/water glasses) • Wine/juice glass per participant (go fancy) • Water bowls or hand sanitizer + towels • Matza (at least 3 pieces) • A bowl of salt water • Appetizers, spring style (karpas can be anything from veggies to sushi) • Festive dinner •...

Welcome back to Passover – mid-Pandemic. This night, different from so many previous Passover nights we’ve known, invites us to keep showing up, committed to continuity, connection, and care. In the midst of grave uncertainty, isolation, illness and loss, we gather online to retell our sacred journey as a people in constant formation. The ancient Exodus saga and our contemporary dire straits inform each other and help us transform this night into a sacred, stubborn, and delicious celebration. Sayder includes highlights...