How to Use seder in a Sentence

seder

noun
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  • On the eve of April 5 (the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan), Jews all over the world will gather for the first seder.
    — Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2023
  • During the Passover seder, a piece of matzah called the afikomen is hidden and children are told to go and find it.
    — Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian, 26 Oct. 2017
  • What was it made of, the rabble that, instead of the paschal seder, dragged itself to Pilate’s court?
    — Maxim Osipov, The Atlantic, 16 May 2022
  • Traditionally, the seder is held on the first two nights of Passover, this year on Apr. 5 and 6.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Shabbos and seders won't be the same without you, Bubbie.
    — sun-sentinel.com, 25 June 2019
  • This year, the seder is at daughter Nancy’s in Montclair.
    — Sally Friedman, Philly.com, 29 Mar. 2018
  • Matzah is a major symbol of the Passover holiday and is part of the seder (dinner).
    — Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Many people have Passover seders on the first and/or second nights of Passover, so seders will occur on April 5 and 6.
    — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 5 Apr. 2023
  • But this is a holiday where a lot of thought is given to hearty dinners and bold wines, from the four cups at the seder to the brisket recipes.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Families hold a seder on the first and sometimes second night of Passover.
    — Sarah Gray, Time, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Alper said that the seder was very well received by attendees.
    — Randall P. Lieberman, Jewish Journal, 5 May 2017
  • With so many mouth-watering grain and gluten-free dinners, this year’s seder will be the best one yet.
    — Samantha MacAvoy and Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 1 Mar. 2023
  • A week before the seder, the chaplain got the green light from the ship captain to open it up to non-Jewish sailors who wanted to join.
    — Menachem Wecker, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Here, our favorite unleavened, grain- and bean-free recipes to make for your Passover seder.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Mar. 2017
  • In the photo, Mason was sitting next to Penelope at the seder table.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
  • Passover seders are festive meals at which the story of their exodus is told.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2018
  • On Monday night, the White House hosted a kosher Seder dinner for staff members.
    — The Washington Post, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2017
  • The seder also included a tribute to one of Ru'ach's co-founders, the late Robert Glazier who died in February.
    — Sergio Carmona, Jewish Journal, 15 June 2018
  • The Telling is an invitation to find meaning in the ancient ritual meal that is the seder.
    — Bruce Abramson, National Review, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The traditional Passover seder is a Jewish feast held just after nightfall on the first evening of Passover.
    — Lisa Dejong, cleveland.com, 16 Mar. 2018
  • In the Hofman house, the first seder is traditional Ashkenazi.
    — Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The use of a seder plate during the Passover meal is another vital Passover tradition.
    — Woman's Day, 18 Feb. 2021
  • One such event is planned for Passover and will feature a seder attended by Jews and asylum seekers.
    — Cnaan Liphshiz, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2019
  • Passover seders will be held across North County starting Friday.
    — Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Mar. 2018
  • The irony is that due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s seder will have to be different from all other years.
    — James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2020
  • However, the sketch ended before the Passover seder even begins.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2021
  • Passover seders typically include a few songs here and there.
    — Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Thus, these paragraphs are recited after the seder meal.
    — Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 11 Apr. 2022
  • Even more surprising, the seder-giving couple split up.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 30 Mar. 2018
  • As with any big holiday meal, there is a lot to consider when choosing which Passover foods to include in your seder.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023

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