As we begin to tell our story, we start by lifting matzah and opening our doors in invitation. We call all those in need to join our Seder meal. As we speak these words, we commit ourselves to the inclusion of those who are excluded, to feeding those who are hungry, and to fighting for those who seek justice.


While a volunteer opens the front door, one person holds up the middle matzah as we recite out loud:


This is the bread of affliction

Which our ancestors ate in the land of Mitzrayim.

All who are hungry, let them enter and eat.

All who are in need, let them come celebrate Passover with us.

Now we are here. Next year in the world to come.

Now we live in an unjust world. Next year all people will be free.


haggadah Section: Introduction