Each Seder we join together to drink four glasses of wine to represent the promises of freedom that God made the Israelites in Egypt. This Passover, for each glass, we will make promises to our earth and ourselves.

While we today drink wine or juice, we must remember that many do not even have access to clean water. Clean water should be a human right, not a privilege.

Our first cup of wine is our first promise. We will work to ensure everyone has access to water free from pollution.

Together we say:

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן

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

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

Tip: Buy a reusable bottle instead of using bottled water.


haggadah Section: Kadesh