Maggid - Breaking of the Matzah

The leader takes the middle of the 3 pieces of Matzah and breaks it in half to make the Afikoman. Traditionally, the leader says:

1) This is the bread of poverty/oppression that our ancestors ate in Egypt.

2) Anyone who is hungry, let him come and eat, anyone who needs to, come and partake in our Pesach (offering?) (celebration?)

3) This year we are here, next year - in Eretz Yisra'el. This year, we are slaves, next year - noblemen.

Some people think this represents how broken middle-children feel. May we take a moment to pray for freedom for middle-chidren around the world.


haggadah Section: Yachatz