How to host a Passover Seder

A seder is a ceremonial dinner service usually observed on the first or first and second nights of the Jewish holiday Passover. It's also a joyful occasion to gather with friends and family! Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to host a Passover Seder.

Step 1. Place matzos and seder plate on table
Step 2. Place filled wine glass and Haggadah
Step 3. Elder leads seder
Step 4. Recite the Kiddush blessing
Step 5. Drink the first cup of wine
Step 6. Wash your hands
Step 7. Dip the karpas
Step 8. Leader breaks the middle matzoh in two
Step 9. Ask the four questions
Step 10. Recite the Passover story
Step 11. Recite blessing over remaining matzo
Step 12. Dip the maror
Step 13. Eat dinner
Step 14. Hunt for the afikomen
Step 15. Fill your cup with wine
Step 16. Pour the fourth cup of wine for Elijah
Step 17. Drink the fourth cup and eat the afikomen
Step 18. End ritual
Step 19. Repeat seder

Tip: While it is customary to complete all the steps of the seder, feel free to spend more or less time on the steps you find most or least interesting.

Fact: The word “seder” means “order” or “arrangement.”