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The Second Cup
A cup to our teachers: To those we have known and those whose work has inspired us, and made space for our lives. We are graeful to you who did and said things for the first time, who claimed and reclaimed our traditions, who forg ...Covercontributed by Alan Scher -
The Orange
In the early 1980s, the Hillel Foundation invited me to speak on a panel at Oberlin College. While on campus, I came across a Haggada that had been written by some Oberlin students to express feminist concerns. One ritual they dev ...Maggid - Beginningcontributed by Cody Greenes -
Four Allies, Four Questions fo
This insert was created by the Keshet Parent & Family Connection. We provide confidential support to other parents of LGBTQ Jewish children and family members. Learn more>&g ...Maggid - Beginningcontributed by Bonnie Rosenabum -
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BOLD = Leader Italics = Participant ...Hallelcontributed by S. Isaac Dowd -
Orange on the Seder Plate
The OrangeEven after one has encountered the collection of seemingly unconnected foods on the seder plate year after year, it’s fun to ask what it’s all about. Since each item is supposed to spur discussion, it makes sense tha ...Marorcontributed by JewishBoston.com -
The Cup of Redemption
There, in the very center of the Seder table, stands a special, ornate kiddush-cup brimming with wine, awaiting the one still expected but as yet un-arrived guest -- the prophet Elijah. Will Elijah come this year, to drink of ...Hallelcontributed by Gerald Weiss -
Two Cups - Elijah's and M
Everybody knows that we place a cup of wine for the prophet Eliah at the center of the Seder table. At a dramatic moment in the Seder, the door is opened to welcome this usually un ...Hallelcontributed by Gerald Weiss -
Parsley, Sages, Saltwater and
We dip a green vegetable, often parsley, into saltwater and recite the blessing for green foods that grow in the ground.Why? The traditional reason, according to the Sages of the a ...Karpascontributed by Gerald Weiss -
Avadim Hayinu (We were slaves
We were slaves in Egypt,So long ago.An evil king oppressed us,That cruel Pharaoh!God sent MosesTo redeem us,To take us out of slavery.That's how God kept the promiseTo set us free. ...-- Exodus Storycontributed by Gerald Weiss -
Dayenu (English - song))
If God had only set us free,Redeemed us all from slavery,That would have been enough for me!Dayenu...If God had given us Shabbat,That really would have meant a lot,But did God stop there?No, God did not!Dayenu...God's Torah we wer ...-- Closingcontributed by Gerald Weiss -
Yachatz – Breaking of the mi
We are about to take the middle matzah and divide it in half. This matzah which we break and set aside is a symbol of our unity with Jews throughout the world. We will not conclude ...Yachatzcontributed by JQ International -
Kadesh - Sanctification - קַ
The Candle lighting celebration begins by honoring light We light the candles and say… בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, א ...Kadeshcontributed by JQ International -
MaNishtana - מַה נִּשּ
The MaNishtana traditionally asks us, “What is unique or different about tonight?” and, “Why do we eat Matzah, why do we dip and eat Bitter Herbs not just once, but twice and ...-- Four Questionscontributed by caroline -
Chamutz – Eating of the sour
Traditionally on Passover, all liquids which contain ingredients or flavors made from grain alcohol or vinegar (other than cider vinegar) are prohibited. Consequently, pickl ...Karpascontributed by JQ International
