As we remember the liberation from Egypt, we also recognize the stirrings of spring and rebirth happening in the world around us. We now take parsley, representing spring, and dip it into salt water, a symbol of the tears that our ancestors shed as slaves. Here, we make a promise to do our part to protect our forests, oceans, and waters.

Together we say:

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הָאֲדָמָה

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

We praise Adonai, Ruler of Everything, who creates the fruits of the earth.


haggadah Section: Karpas