There is matzoh which is flat like the bread.
the Jews ate when they left Egypt. The egg is a symbol of birth and renewal. There is an extra glass on the table that no one drinks from, it is for the prophet Elijah. It is said he will come down from heaven with great news - that all men and women everywhere will be free forever.
PASSOVER HAGADDAH.
LEADER: (blessing over the candles).
Baruch atah adanai, Elohaynu Melech Ha-olom, Asher Kidishanu, B'Mitsvotav, Vitzivahnu, L'hadlick Nayr Shel Peschach. .
ALL:.
At Passover every celebrating generation becomes united with the first generation and with all the generations who follow. Together with Jews everywhere we celebrate the story of the Jewish people who are forever linked with the passion for justice and liberty that resides in each of us. .
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ALL:.
We are gathered to affirm our continuity with Jews who have kept alive the vision of freedom inherent in the Passover story. We proudly affirm that we are descendants of slaves - the first slaves in recorded history to wage a successful rebellion against their masters. .
There are some who would forget this past, but we are proud that we as a people still acknowledge our slave history and insist on telling the story of liberation.
LEADER RECITES KIDDUSH (every one at the table raises the glass of juice before them).
Baruch Atah Adanai, Elohaynu Melech Ha-olam, Boray Pri Ha'gofen. .
Blessed art Thou, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, Creator of the fruit.
of the vine. .
ALL SYMBOLICALLY WASH HANDS.
ALL: .
Even before the Exodus from Egypt, each spring Jews celebrated the liberation of the earth from winter and rejoiced in nature's yearly rebirth.
ALL DIP GREENS IN SALT WATER.
LEADER:.
Baruch Atah Adonai, Elohaynu Melech Ha-olam, boray pri ha-adamah.
Blessed art Thou, Creator of the Universe, creator of the fruit of the earth.
(The greens are eaten).
THE MATZOH IS UNCOVERED.
ALL: .
Behold the bread eaten by enslaved Jews in their flight to freedom.
