This is Karpas. It used to be parsley, but now it represents springtime. We dip it in saltwater, which represents the tears of the Israelites. Even if we are comfortable, may we never forget the pain of others.

Everyone grab some karpas and dip it in saltwater. Read the following prayer before eating.

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הָאֲדָמָה

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

Thank you, God, for the fruits of the earth.


haggadah Section: Karpas