In the years of wandering in the desert, Miriam's well accompanied the Israelites. While the return of Elijah is left to the future and all its potential, Miriam is present with us always. She and her waters sustain us as we await Elijah. She is here to provide healing, inspiration, and wisdom.

There is still a long journey to freedom, a long time before Elijah will herald the Messicanic age. Miriam calls is to work for - not to passively wait for - that day. She sustains us with the most basic substance on earth: water. She also lifts our hearts as she leads us in song and dance. 

The Cup of Elijah

We now refill our wine glasses one last time and open the front door to invite the prophet Elijah to join our seder.

Eliahu the Prophet, comes to Earth from time to time, when hearts are open and the need for peace is great. And it will be Eliahu who will herald the End of Days, when harmony will reign upon our planet. He is welcome into our home!

The Cup of Miriam

We now fill Miriam's cup with water from each participant's cup. We lift our cup to remember the Prophet Miriam. May her courage, spontaneity, and vision illuminate our lives. We are inspired to make amends, to begin anew, and to forgive others and ourselves for last year's shortcomings.

Elijah's cup remains untouched by us. But we now drink from Miriam's cup, the nurtuing waters of Miriam's well.


haggadah Section: Bareich