Miriam's Cup

Miriam's Cup - Kos Miryam

We begin our seder with Kos Miryam, Miriam's cup. Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron. Legend tells of a mysterious well filled with mayim hayyim, living waters, that followed the Israelites through their wandering in the desert while Miriam was alive.

Miriam's well was said to hold Divine power to heal and renew. Just as Adonai delivered Miriam and her people, so may we be delivered and sustained on our journey, both as individuals and as a people.


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