Karpas (Parsley) represents spring and new growth, rebirth and the beginning of new life. We dip the karpas into salt water to remind us of the sweat and tears of the Israelite slaves.

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הָאֲדָמָה

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha’olam, borei p’ri ha’adamah.

Blessed are You, Lord, our God, whose presence fills the universe, who creates the fruit of the earth.


haggadah Section: Karpas