In the years of wandering in the desert, Miriam's well accompanied the Israelites. According to tradition, Miriam's well is still with us. Every Saturday night, at the end of Shabbat, its waters flow out into wells everywhere in the world.

While the return of Elijah is left to the future and all its potential, Miriam is present with us always. She and her waters have and will always sustain us as we await Elijah. She is here to provide healing, inspiration, and wisdom.

There is still a long journey to freedom, a long time before Elijah will herald the Messianic age. Miriam calls is to work for -- not to passively wait for -- that day. She sustains us with the most basic substance on earth: water. She also lifts our hears as she leads us in song and dance. 

Elijah's cup of wine remains in wait untouched by us. At this seder we are raising a cup of water as a symbol of the redemption that women have brought through the generations.

Let us now drink from Miriam's cup, the nurtuing waters of Miriam's well.

For the sake of COVID avoidance, let us all pour some of Miriam's into our own cups. 


haggadah Section: Hallel