As we say a blessing and eat a green herb or vegetable, we remember that it was springtime when the Pesach story took place. We also recognize the stirrings of spring and rebirth happening in the world around us.

We dip the greens in salt water to remind us of the tears of our ancestors who suffered cruel slavery. As we taste greens and salt water together, we think about the freshness of spring and the tears of slavery.

(Each person takes some greens and dips them in salt water)

Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, borei, p'ri ha-adama

We praise You, God, for creating food that grows from the earth.

(Eat the salted greens)


haggadah Section: Karpas
Source: A Children's Haggadah, JewBelong