In the past, participants have hit each other (gently) with green onion stalks every time they sing the refrain "Dayeinu." Instead, we'll put an onion in the chat. Copy it, and, every time we say "Dayenu," send it to a person of your choice (or everyone) in the Zoom chat.

Perhaps this custom is tied to the biblical story of the Jews who complained about the manna God had given them and recalled with longing the onions in Egypt. Our ancestors were infamous for their lack of appreciation, their stubbornness, and their complaints. 

It is easy for us to sing Dayeinu and claim that "each one of these good things would have been enough." But for those in the middle of the process of liberation, it is much harder to constantly be appreciative.

As we ready ourselves to sing, in a spirit of gratefullness, let us drink the second glass of wine. 

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, borei p’ree hagafen.

We praise God, Ruler of Everything, who creates the fruit of the vine.

DRINK THE SECOND GLASS OF WINE


haggadah Section: -- Cup #2 & Dayenu