How to prepare a Passover Seder

The Jewish holiday Passover, or Pesach, commemorates the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt. It begins with a traditional dinner called a seder on the first night, when the Exodus tale is retold. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to prepare a Passover Seder.

You Will Need

* Cleaning products
* Dishes and utensils specifically for Passover
* Haggadah books
* Seder plate
* Matzo
* Kosher wine
* A shankbone (zeroa)
* A roasted egg (beitzah)
* A fruit and nut mixture (charoset)
* Bitter herbs (maror) like romaine lettuce or horseradish
* Greens (karpas) such as celery, parsley, or lettuce
* Salt water
* A bowl
* A kosher meal
* Chazeret, or second bitter herb, like lettuce or radish

Step 1. Invite guests
Step 2. Clean and remove chametz
Step 3. Select the Haggadah
Step 4. Prepare dinner
Step 5. Set aside matzo
Step 6. Have wine on hand
Step 7. Roast a bone
Step 8. Boil an egg
Step 9. Make the charoset
Step 10. Prepare the first bitter herb
Step 11. Prepare the second bitter herb
Step 12. Wash vegetables and dissolve salt
Step 13. Arrange the plate
Step 14. Get ready for your guests

Tip: The meal may not include any bread or other leavened foods. Typical dishes include braised brisket, matzo ball soup, chopped liver, potato kugel, and almond cake.

Fact: In Israel, Passover lasts seven days, while outside Israel it’s an eight-day holiday.