Yachatz--Breaking the Matsah 

We have drunk the wine and tasted the special foods of the Passover celebration. They symbolize our attachment to the traditions of our culture, to freedom, and to life itself. Before we enjoy our feast, let us set aside a bit of Matzah, to be the final food of this Passover supper, reminding us of why we are gathered here and what it is we celebrate.

We break the matzah into two pieces. One half stays on the table. The other half we will wrap in a napkin and save until the end of the meal. This piece is called the AFIKOMEN. Without it the Seder cannot end, so we must make sure that it doesn't get lost!


haggadah Section: Maror