We come now to our third drink. We are halfway through our Seder, nearly finished with our marathon of High Holy Days, and just beginning our new year. 

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְ‑יָ אֱ‑לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהַכֹּל נִהְיָה בִּדְבָרוֹ

Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'Olam, borei shehakol nihyeh bidvaro.

Blessed are You, Adonai Our God, Ruler of the Universe, who creates by speaking.

We honor the third book of the Torah - Leviticus or Vayikra, with a Bloody Priest, with or without the vodka. Thank You, God, for bringing us close to you through worship and service. And, while we continue to mourn the destruction of the Temple in our Holy City of Jerusalem and all that was destroyed of our people by the conquerings of other Empires, we also thank You for a thriving diaspora that no longer relies on animal sacrifices for their communications with You.


Booklet Section: Prayers