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JWW: Charoset
Although this mixture of chopped fruits and nuts represents the mortar of the bricks made in captivity, the sweetness reminds us that even in despair, there is hope. That is why we dip the bitter herbs in the charoset. Where we se ...Koreichcontributed by Michelle Westmiller -
JWW: Chazeret
This second bitter herb represents the bitterness of abandonment. The Jews enslaved in Egypt were not only oppressed, they endured the added pain of feeling alone. Many who have survived genocide say that the idea that no one is c ...Marorcontributed by Michelle Westmiller -
JWW: Beitzah
The egg symbolizes the continuity of life. It can also represent the rebirth that comes after mourning. It reminds us that even amid devastation, we can overcome tragedy, turn our lives around, and start anew —stronger than befo ...Introductioncontributed by Michelle Westmiller -
JWW: Six Elements. Six Questio
We pose six questions to stir thought and discussion. Asking questions is such a vital part of the Seder, perhaps because people who are enslaved are not allowed to ask questions. ...-- Four Questionscontributed by Michelle Westmiller -
Ha Lachma / A Blessing for the
Here is an idea for linking ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by Gilah Langner -
Maror
By: Rabbi David Jaffe In Talmud Bavli Pesachim 115b, Rava teaches, "[One who] swallows the matzah [without chewing] has fulfilled the obligation [of eating matzah]. [However, one who] swallows the maror [without chewing] does not ...Marorcontributed by Uri L'Tzedek -
Action Item 2
One way to work in solidarity with the 50.2 million people that live in food-insecure homes is to support changes to the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill, which comes up for renewal in Congress every 5-7 years, funds much of the product ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by Uri L'Tzedek -
Ten Plagues
As we recite the plagues, we pour out ten drops of wine, lessening our joy, to remember the plagues set upon Egypt. In today’s world, there are many societal cruelties and injustices that can cause us to diminish our j ...-- Ten Plaguescontributed by Religious Action Center -
This is the Gate of the Lord
When you are asked in the world to come, “What was your work?” and you answer, “I fed the hungry,” you will be told, “This is the gate of the Lord; enter into it, you who have fed the hungry.” & ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger -
Escape from the New Mitzrayim
The economic collapse has left many of us feeling powerless and despondent. The world, it seems, has drifted into a new Mitzrayim, a term that refers geographically to the land of Egypt, but literally means a narrow or co ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by Jewish Funds for Justice -
Ancient Exodus, Modern Democra
The bitter and the sweet Everyone loves charoset, and I have always been intrigued by the tradition of dipping the maror in charoset before we offer the blessing and ingest the bit ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by Ruth Sohn -
NIF: Four Questions
For discussion: Ask a few children (or adults!) what they feel is the most important difference between the Seder and all other nights. Ask several of your guests to share a question that he or she feels is particularly important ...-- Four Questionscontributed by New Israel Fund -
NIF: Darfur
We at the New Israel Fund continue to focus on issues of civil rights, social justice and religious pluralism in Israel—challenges that remain as pressing as ever. But this year, as we celebrate Passover, z’man cheiruteinu—t ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by New Israel Fund -
NIF: Who Knows One?
By Rabbi Michael Stressfeld Who knows one? One is the Janjaweed militia cleansing Darfur. Who knows one? Two is the stealing and killing of livestock. Who knows one? Three is the poisoning of wells and the destruction ...Commentary / Readingscontributed by New Israel Fund -
CSJO: Second Cup
(raise second cup of wine) ALL: The fate of every Jew is bound up with the fate of the Jewish people and the destiny of the Jewish people cannot be separated from the destiny of all humanity. Let us drink this cup of wine to symb ...Maggid - Beginningcontributed by Congress of Secular Jewish Organization -
CSJO: Extra Matzah
Reader 40: In recent history, we have added an additional piece of matza in our Seder. This matza is set aside as a symbol of hope for the Jews of the World. It reminds us of the links that exist amongst us. While we observe this ...Yachatzcontributed by Congress of Secular Jewish Organization
