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Seder Definition

Se·der (sā′dər)

noun pl. Se·dar′imsə där′im or Se′·ders

Judaism the feast commemorating the exodus of the Jews from Egypt, observed in the home by the reading of the Haggada on the eve of the first day of Passover (and by Orthodox Jews outside Israel also the eve of the second day)

Etymology: Heb seder, lit., order, arrangement < root sdr, to arrange, order

Seder Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • meal: The seder meals during Passover were always memorable family occasions marked by tradition and special food.
  • night: The Passover seder night is one of the highlights of the JGLG religious calendar.