As is tradition, we fill a cup of wine for Elijah, the prophet who symbolizes when all people will live in freedom. Along with a more recent feminist tradition, we also add a cup of water for the prophet Miriam, who sustained the Jews during their years in the desert by calling forth a flowing well to quench their thirst. As we work to perfect our world in pursuit of the freedom promised by Elijah, we turn to Miriam's well for the sustenance to do this work.


haggadah Section: Hallel