(Heidi)
The seder officially begins with a physical act: lighting the candles.  In Jewish tradition, lighting candles and saying a blessing over them marks a time of transition, from the day that is ending to the one that is beginning, from ordinary time to sacred time.  May the light of the candles we kindle tonight bring radiance to all who live in darkness. May this season, marking the deliverance of our people from Pharaoh, rouse us against anyone who keeps others in servitude. In gratitude for the freedom we enjoy, may we strive to bring about the liberation of all people everywhere.

ָבּרוּךְ ַא ָתּה ְי ָי, ֱאלֹ ֵהינוּ רוּ ַח ַהע ֹוֹ ָלם

ָא ֶשׁר ִק ְד ָשׁנוּ ְבּ ִמ ְצוֹ ָתיו ְו ִצ ָונוּ ְל ָהד ִליק ֵנר ֶשׁל יוֹם ט ֹוֹב.

Baruch atah Adonai, eloheinu ruach ha’olam,asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Yom Tov.

Blessed are you, Adonai our God, Breath of Life, who sanctifies us with your commandment to kindle the holiday lights.


 


haggadah Section: Kadesh