Leader: The second cup of wine is dedicated to all those struggling for freedom today, struggling to be freed from economic oppression, psychological imprisonment, and debt bondage.

This continent was built in part through the enslavement of blacks who were wrenched from rich strong cultures of their own.  All physical slavery involves a spiritual slavery as well.

Even today, human trafficking still exists with millions enslaved around the world.  While some slaves are captured or tricked into slavery through false contracts, others are given loans they are expected to work off, with interest accumulation that makes it impossible to leave. Slaves are profitable and plentiful workers, especially in places where the population growth outstrips the jobs available, such as in under-industrialized parts of the world.  We dedicate ourselves tonight to a freeing of body and soul of all human beings.

Let the second cup stand for this struggle.

Together:

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheynu Melech Ha’Olam Borey P’ree Hagafen.

Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, Who creates the fruit of the vine.


haggadah Section: -- Cup #2 & Dayenu