Reader: We will wash our hands twice during our seder: now, with no blessing, to get us ready for the rituals to come; and then again later, we’ll wash again with a blessing, preparing us for the meal.

Reader: Too often during our daily lives we don’t stop and take the moment to prepare for whatever it is we’re about to do. Let's pause as we wash our hands to consider what we hope to get out of our evening together.

Reader: Now the woman of the house brings a pitcher and bowl to the table and washes ‘the master of the house’s’ hands.

All Women: NOT! That part of the ritual definitely needs updating!

Reader: So let’s acknowledge both of our hosts, who have worked hard over these past few weeks preparing this lovely meal.

Michele, Izzy, and any first time guests bring a pitcher and bowl to wash Zelda and Jerry’s hands.

ALL: Zelda and Jerry, thank you for your hospitality. We are grateful for your welcoming warmth and generous hospitality, both tonight and throughout the year. We raise our glasses and toast you:

Baruch Ata Adonai Eloheinu Melech HaOlam Boray Per'i Ha-gafen

Thanks to the One that creates the fruit of the grapevine.


haggadah Section: Urchatz