The plagues and our subsequent redemption from Egypt are but one example of the care God has shown for us in our history. Had God but done any one of these kindnesses, it would have been enough – dayeinu.

Ilu ho-tsi, ho-tsi-a-nu,

Ho-tsi-a-nu mi-Mitz-ra-yim,

Ho-tsi-a-nu mi-Mitz-ra-yim,

Da-ye-nu!

.. Dai, da-ye-nu, Dai, da-ye-nu,

.. Dai, da-ye-nu, Da-ye-nu, da-ye-nu, da-ye-nu!

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.. Dai, da-ye-nu, Dai, da-ye-nu,

.. Dai, da-ye-nu, Da-ye-nu, da-ye-nu!

Ilu na-tan, na-tan la-nu,

Na-tan la-nu et-ha-Sha-bat,

Na-tan la-nu et-ha-Sha-bat,

Da-ye-nu!

Ilu na-tan, na-tan la-nu,

Na-tan la-nu et-ha-To-rah,

Na-tan la-nu et-ha-To-rah,

Da-ye-nu!

From singing Dayenu we learn to celebrate each landmark on our people's journey. Yet we must never confuse these way stations with the goal. Because it is not yet Dayenu. There is still so much to do in our work of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

When governments end the escalating production of devastating weapons, secure in the knowledge that they will not be necessary, Dayenu.

When all women and men are allowed to make their own decisions on matters regarding their own bodies and personal relationships without discrimination or legal consequences, Dayenu.

When children grow up in freedom, without hunger, and with the love and support they need to realize their full potential, Dayenu.

When the air, water, fellow creatures and beautiful world are protected for the benefit and enjoyment of all and given priority over development for the sake of profit, Dayenu.

When people of all ages, sexes, races, religions, sexual orientations, cultures and nations respect and appreciate one another, Dayenu.

When each person can say, "This year, I worked as hard as I could toward improving the world so that all people can experience the joy and freedom I feel sitting here tonight at the seder table," Dayenu v'lo Dayenu - It will and will not be enough.

Before we drink the second glass of wine we want to talk a moment to let each family talk about the heirloom they were asked to bring.

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן

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

We praise God, who creates the fruit of the vine.

Drink the second glass of wine!


haggadah Section: -- Cup #2 & Dayenu