Rachtzah is very similar to the Maggid however, it is not just washing your hands. While you wash your hands, you say a blessing. The blessing for Rachtzah is, Baruch Atah Hashem Elokeinu Meech Haolam asher kidishanu bemitzvotah vetzivanu al netilat yadaim. The meaning of this prayer is, Blessed are you, Lord, our G-d, king of the universe who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us concerning washing our hands. This prayer is not only used during the Seder on Passover, but it can also be used on Shabbat before the meal when Shabbat first comes in. It is important to always wash your hands and stay clean before and after a meal.


haggadah Section: Rachtzah