Leader: (On the sixth day, God completed the heavens and the earth. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy.) Blessed are you, Adonai our God, sovereign of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine. Praised are you, Adonai our God, sovereign of the universe who has lifted us up through mitzvoth and, with love, given us (Shabbat for rest and ) festivals for joy. God has given us (Shabbat and) this holiday of Matzo, a celebration of freedom  and deliverance. Blessed are you, Adonai our God, sovereign of the universe, who has set apart (Shabbat and) your   people of Israel and our festivals. Praised are you, Adonai our God, the sovereign of the universe, who has given us life and kept us well so that we could celebrate this special time.

 Participant: We bless HaShem, who placed within each human being the spark of life and a thirst for justice.

 Participant: We bless HaShem, who has given us insight to see the sacred spirit within all of creation.

 Participant: We bless HaShem, who connects us to all, each to the other: past, present and future.

 Participant: We bless HaShem, who has blessed us with voices to pray for peace.

 Participant: We bless HaShem, who has give us this Passover Festival for rejoicing and mourning, for remembrance and revelation.

 Participant: We bless HaShem, who has given us life, sustained us, lifted us up and enabled us to reach this season.

 ALL: We bless HaShem, the sovereign of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.

 


haggadah Section: Kadesh
Source: Peeling a Pomegranate Haggadah