Wine is a drink of luxury, and drinking it is an example of our freedom. We drink 4 glasses tonight, each symbolizing a promise God gave the Israelites in Exodus 6:6-8:

1. I will bring you out from the yoke of the Egyptians. (The cup of Sanctification)

2. I will rescue you, and set you free from slavery to them. (The cup of Deliverance)

3. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and mighty acts of judgement. (The cup of Redemption)

4. I will take you as my own people andbring you to the land I promised your fathers. (The cup of Restoration)

Kadesh means to sanctify. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן

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

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם,
שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, she-hechiyanu v’key’manu v’higiyanu lazman hazeh.


haggadah Section: Kadesh