Korech (Matzah Sandwich Of Bitter Herb And Charoset)

While the English Earl of Sandwich is generally credited for inventing the snack of his namesake, Hillel may have originated it two thousand years ago by combining matzah, a slice of paschal lamb, and a bitter herb, often referred to as a “Hillel Sandwich.” Jews no longer sacrifice and eat a lamb, so now the Passover sandwich is only matzah, charoset, and a bitter herb. Most people just make it and eat it, although some people say these words first:

“This is what Hillel did, at the time that the Temple stood. He wrapped up some Pesach lamb, some matzah and some bitter herbs and ate them together.”


haggadah Section: Koreich