Reader

Our tradition speaks of four different types of children who might react differently to the Passover Seder. It is our job to make our story accessible to all the members of our community, so we think about how we might best reach each type of child:

What does the wise child say?

The wise child asks, What are the testimonies and laws which G-d commanded you?

Cong.

We must teach this child the rules of observing the holiday of Passover. We talk with this child about the nature of freedom and justice and about the need to act to transform the world.

Reader

What does the wicked child say?

The wicked child asks, What does this service mean to you?

Cong.

To you and not to himself! Because he takes himself out of the community and does not feel a part of the Jewish Community. Say to him: Join us tonight. Be fully here. Listen closely. Be with us, become part of us. Then you will know what the Seder means to us.

Reader

What does the simple child say?

The simple child asks, What is this?

Cong.

To this child, answer plainly: “With a strong hand G-d took us out of Egypt, where we were slaves.” We are celebrating their freedom and that we are a free people.

Reader

What about the child who doesn’t know how to ask a question?

Cong.

"The Torah of G-d makes wise the simple." We remember how out of death and sorrow and slavery came life and joy and freedom. To remember the sorrow we eat herbs; to remember the joy we drink sweet wine.

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haggadah Section: -- Four Children
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