Seder

usgb/ˈseɪdər/
noun

A Jewish ritual service and ceremonial dinner for the first night or first two nights of Passover.

Every year, our family gathers for the Seder to celebrate Passover.
Visual representation of "seder" - A Jewish ritual service and ceremonial dinner for the first night or first two nights of Passover.

Often appears as...

  • passover seder
  • family seder

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Passover Specific

The word 'seder' is primarily used to describe the Passover meal, not other meals or events.

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My Jewish friend invited me to her Passover seder next week.
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Family Gathering

'Seder' often implies a home setting with family and friends present.

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We're flying to my grandparents' house for the family seder.
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Religious Ceremony

The seder includes specific religious readings, songs, and food, which follow a set order.

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During the seder, we took turns reading from the Haggadah.
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