At the end of the seder, it is traditional to say or sing " Next Year in Jerusalem". We sometimes think of this as a literal wish, though far fewer of us have actually found ourselves in Jerusalem for seder the following year -- congratulations if you have!

But Jerusalem is more than a place, it is a feeling, it is a hope. At this point in the seder, I invite you all to write a brief note to your future self, inspired by "next year in Jerusalem." As metaphor: what is our own personal Jerusalem where we hope to see ourselves a year from now?

Seal your note in an envelope, and hold onto it! Open it at the beginning of your seder next year!

Let's join together and say: Next Year in Jerusalem!


haggadah Section: Nirtzah