Breaking the matzah symbolizes something broken that we can make whole again. Half of the matzah is returned to the table; the other half (the afikomen) is wrapped in a napkin. We cannot complete the Seder unless we have the afikomen, so I hope it doesn’t get lost (heh heh).

I must go and wash my hands before we continue.

[Leader washes hands]


haggadah Section: Yachatz