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Seder

Description:

Seder refers to a traditional Jewish ritual meal that marks the beginning of Passover, a major Jewish holiday commemorating the freedom from slavery in ancient Egypt. The word "seder" literally means "order" or "arrangement" in Hebrew, and the meal follows a specific order of prayers, symbolic foods, and readings from the Haggadah, a special book.

Senses:

1. Noun: A unique Jewish ritual meal held on the first night (or first two nights in some regions) of Passover.

Usages:

1. As a noun:

During the seder, the participants recite the story of the Exodus from Egypt.

2. As a verb:

We will seder together as a family this year.

Sample Sentences:

1. The seder is a time of reunion for Jewish families, filled with symbolic foods and rituals.
2. Our community organizes a communal seder where everyone is welcome.
3. The Haggadah is read aloud during the seder, retelling the story of the Jewish people's liberation.

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