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A Passover seder is a service held at home as part of the Passover celebration. It is always observed on the first night of Passover and in many homes, it is observed on the second night as well.

Participants use a book called a haggadah to lead the service, which consists of storytelling, a seder meal, and concluding prayers and songs.

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The Passover Haggadah

The word haggadah ( הַגָּדָה) comes from a Hebrew word meaning "tale" or "parable." The haggadah contains an outline or choreography for the seder. The word seder (סֵדֶר) means "order" in Hebrew; indeed, there is a very specific order to the seder service and meal.

Steps of the Passover Seder

There are fifteen intricate steps to the Passover seder. These steps are observed to the letter in some homes, while other homes may choose to observe only some of them and focus instead on the Passover seder meal.

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Many Jewish families observe these steps according to long-running family tradition.

1. Kadesh (Sanctification)

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