Pesach Kiddush

Kiddush (the blessing over wine) | | קַדֵּשׁ   The First Cup

All Jewish celebrations, from holidays to weddings, include wine as a symbol of our joy – not to mention a practical way to increase that joy. The seder starts with wine and then gives us three more opportunities to refill our cup and drink.  WIth the fist cup, we remember God's promise to our ancestors and to every generation:

"I will free you from the labors of the Egyptions.

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן:

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

We praise Adonai, Sovereign of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.


haggadah Section: Kadesh