LEADER: On Passover, we are commanded to eat bitter herbs. As sweet as our life of freedom is today, let us remember the bitterness of past generations for the Children of Israel in the land of Egypt. As we put a small amount of horse radish on a piece of matzah, let us allow the bitter taste to bring tears to our eyes and allow compassion to come into our hearts for those who suffered, as if it were us and our own families that suffered in bondage and oppression.

ALL: Baruch atah ADONAI, Eloheynu Melech he'olam, a'sher kid'shanu b'mitz-vo-tav v'tzee-vah-nu, al achilat maror.
Blessed are You, O LORD, our God, King of the Universe, Who has sanctified us and has commanded us to eat bitter herbs.


haggadah Section: Maror