We are going to conclude our dinner tonight with a celebratory toast - a l’chaim. Rather than filling our own cup tonight, though, and focusing on us as individuals, let’s fill someone else’s cup and recognize that, as a family and group of friends, we have the resources to help each other and those in our community if we are willing to share our resources and collaborate – whether those resources are time, money, skills, or any of the other gifts...

We pledge to rise up in Revolutionary Love. We declare our love for all who are in harm’s way, including refugees, immigrants, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews, LGBTQIA people, Black people, Latinx, the indigenous, the disabled, and the poor. We stand with millions of people around the globe rising up to end violence against women and girls (cis, transgender and gender non-conforming) who are often the most vulnerable within marginalized communities. We vow to see one another as brothers and sisters and fight...

by Miriam Grossman May it be your will Our God and God of our ancestors that you lead us in peace and direct our steps (our marching, Rebellious, organized, queer dance-partying, prayerful steps) In peace and guide us in peace and support us in just peace (and in the tearing down of walls, and in the rising up of peoples) And cause us to reach our destination in life and joy and peace (all of us together, no one left behind)...

 ץַ חְ וּר Urchatz: Washing the Hands   This symbolic hand-washing recalls Miriam's Well. This well followed Miriam, sister of Moses, through the desert. Filled with 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 more clear. When we wash hands again later, we will say blessings to sanctify that act. This hand-washing...

Well it looks like it might be a hard road, but I’m gonna walk it with you And I know you might have a heavy load, but I can carry some too I will lift you up when they push you down, I will raise my voice and stand my ground Well it looks like it might be a hard road, but I’m gonna walk it with you Well it looks like it might be a long night, but I ain’t...

Rabbi Aryeh Ben David: A thought for the Seder: The goal of the Pesach Seder is not to enter into the story – but to have the story enter into me. The goal is not to remember the journey of the Jewish People – but to let their journey inspire my journey with the Jewish People today. The Jewish People were afraid to leave Egypt and risk wandering – what am I afraid of leaving? Am I afraid to risk and...

Tonight, we have joined in an unbroken chain with our ancestors and our ancestors’ ancestors (and our ancestors’ ancestors’ ancestors!) in commemorating this sacred day, remembering that we were once in bondage and now are liberated. We will be grateful. We will remember those who came before us and we will lovingly envision those who will come after. We will stand against the enslavement of any living beings and we will uplift all of our brothers and sisters and we will...