Unlocking the Secrets of the Passover Seder

🍷The Passover Seder includes wine, Matzah, and a cup for the prophet Elijah as symbols of the holiday.

📚Haggadahs are guidebooks that lead participants through the Seder and come in various versions.

📜The main event of the Seder is the retelling of the story of the Exodus from Egypt.

🎵Songs and discussions are incorporated into the Seder to engage participants and relate the story to modern times.

🥚The Four Questions, traditionally asked by the youngest child, are a significant part of the Seder.

What are the symbols on the Seder Plate?

—The Seder Plate typically includes a shank bone, egg, bitter herb, Charoset, Karpas, and piece of lettuce.

What is the Afikomen?

—The Afikomen is half of the middle Matzah, which gets hidden and found later for a reward.

What does the word 'Seder' mean?

—'Seder' translates to 'Order,' as the Passover Seder follows a specific sequence of rituals and traditions.

How long does the Passover Seder typically last?

—The length of the Passover Seder can vary, but it can take several hours to complete.

What happens at the end of the Seder?

—The Seder concludes with Birkat Hamazon (grace after meals), songs of praise, and the traditional closing phrase 'Next year in Jerusalem.'

00:01Passover Seders, also known as 'Seder,' come in various forms and include symbols like wine, Matzah, and a cup for Elijah the prophet.

01:24The Seder Plate holds important symbols like the shank bone, egg, bitter herb, Charoset, Karpas, and lettuce.

01:57The Passover Seder involves an interactive retelling of the Exodus from Egypt and encourages discussions about liberation and redemption.

02:29The Seder includes customs like hand washing, eating Matzo, and consuming Maror (something bitter like horseradish).

02:56Finding the hidden Afikomen and participating in the Four Questions are highlights of the Seder for many.

03:02The Passover Seder often concludes with Birkat Hamazon, songs of praise, and the famous phrase 'Next year in Jerusalem.'