We have come together this evening for many reasons. We are here because Spring is all around, the Earth is reborn, and it is a good time to celebrate with family and friends.

We are here to remember the old story of the liberation of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt – a great struggle for freedom and dignity. We are here because the struggle for human freedom never stops. We are here to remember all people – Jews and non-Jews – who are still struggling for their freedom.

Adapted from Machar.org


haggadah Section: Introduction
Source: http://www.machar.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Machar-Humanistic-Haggadah.pdf