In a traditional Haggadah we sing the Dayenu to be greatful for all of the things God did for us when we were slaves in Egypt. During this Haggadah it seems only fitting to discuss all of the things we have during this global crisis. It is much easier to recognize all that is lost in times like these, and sometimes recognizing all that we do have can be incredibly uplifting.

Had She kept us alive and not given us all the people who work in hospitals and clinics who risk their lives to treat us it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us all the people who work in hospitals and clinics and not grocery store workers that continue to supply us with nourishment and supplies It would have been enough - Dayenu

Had She given us grocery store workers and not truck drivers that continuously replenish our supplies it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us truck drivers and not researchers working tirelessly to find a cure and treatment it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us researchers and not generous neighbors, helping out in whatever way they can it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us generous neighbors and not relief agencies working around the world to help the least fortunate it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us relief agencies and not stories of perseverance and hope it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us stories of recovery and not hope for the end of this pandemic it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us hope for an eventual end and not essential workers doing everything they can to continue to supply and provide things in need it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us essential workers and not a way for others to continue to work/learn from home it would have been enough- Dayenu

Had She given us ways to work and learn from home and not technology to stay connected when we are apart it would have been enough - Dayenu

Had She given us ways to stay connected and not ways to safely connect with nature and the natural world it would have been enough - Dayenu

Had She given us ways to connect with nature and not the power to support others through this crisis it would have been enough. -Dayenu

Had She given us the power to support others and not the information to properly support others it would have been enough - Dayenu


haggadah Section: -- Cup #2 & Dayenu