Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seder

noun
ˈseɪ.dər
Definition
A Jewish ritual feast marking the beginning of Passover.
Examples
  • During the Seder, we read the Haggadah to recount the story of our people’s liberation.
  • Families gather around the table to celebrate the Seder with traditional foods and customs.
Meaning
The Seder is a ceremonial dinner that takes place on the first two nights of Passover, where the story of Exodus is retold and different rituals are performed.
Synonyms
  • Passover meal
  • Pesach Seder