Biographies for the Four Cups

These biographical sketches, listed in alphabetical order, are taken from The Journey Continues: The Ma’yan Passover Haggadah and can be used as readings for the four cups

Filling Miriam’s Cup

An article from the exhibition catalogue of Ma’yan’s Miriam’s Cup Exhibit describing the origins of this custom.

The Songs of Miriam

A poem about the three stages of Miriam’s life. Miriam the prophet is traditionally celebrated during Nisan.

The Journey Song

Red pomegranates and green leaves are scattered across a blue background in a playful, hand-drawn style.

This song, written for the Ma’yan Seder, describes the spiritual journey of the seder and of our lives

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