Urhatz
( Ritual Hand washing )
Karpas
In this part of the Seder , we dip a sprig of parsley or potato into salt water . The parsley is a symbol of springtime , and the salt water a reference to tears of slavery . By commingling the two , we call forth the memory of degradation and the aspirations for hope and renewal .
, ברוך אתה יְהוָּה אלוהינו מלך העולם . בורא פרי האדמה
Barukh ata Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha ’ olam , bo ' re p ' ri ha ’ adamah .
Blessed are You , Lord our God , Ruler of the Universe , Who creates the fruit of the earth .
Yahatz
( Breaking of the Matzah )
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