As we cross through the waters hand in hand
I am linked to my cousins, my family, my friends.
With sisters beside me we trudge our way through,
My father before us guides our every step,
While mother behind us nourishes our way,
As we cross through the waters hand in hand.
As we pass through our history word by word
I am linked to my ancestors: avot v’imahotLit. Mothers The foremothers, or matriarchs: Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah..
With Israelites all around, our story we tell,
MosesThe quintessential Jewish leader who spoke face to face with God, unlike any other prophet, and who freed the people from Egypt, led them through the desert for forty years, and received the Torah on Mt. Sinai. His Hebrew name is Moshe. leads us to cross through watery walls,
MiriamMiriam is the sister of Moses and Aaron. As Moses' and Aaron's sister she, according to midrash, prophesies Moses' role and helps secure it by watching over the young baby, seeing to it that Pharaoh's daughter takes him and that the baby is returned to his mother for nursing. During the Israelites' trek through the desert, a magical well given on her behalf travels with the Israelites, providing water, healing, and sustenance. dances us with reverent celebration,
As we pass through our history word by word.
As we talk through our story moment by moment
I sit quietly knowing not what to ask,
My sisters abundantly question our tale,
My parents are anxious to getA writ of divorce. Traditionally, only a man can grant his wife a get. Liberal Jews have amended this tradition, making divorce more egalitarian. to the meal,
My cousins simply sit yawning the seconds away,
As we talk through our story moment by moment.
As we gather to share in our story’s retelling
I am linked to my cousins, my family, my friends.
With sisters beside me we talk our way through,
My father before us guides our every step,
While mother behind us nourishes our way,
As we gather to share in our story’s retelling.
