Seder
/ˈseɪ.dər/noun
A Jewish ritual feast marking the beginning of Passover.
Did you know?The Seder meal includes symbolic foods that represent the struggle and resilience of the Jewish people, connecting them to their ancestors in a mystical journey through time.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Bible
Hebrew
סֵדֶר (Seder)
“Order or arrangement, referring to the structured format of the Passover meal.”
1st Century CE
Hebrew
סֵדֶר (Seder)
“Adopted as the term for the ritualized meal commemorating the Exodus.”
Medieval Period
Hebrew
סדר פסח (Seder Pesach)
“Specifically refers to the Passover order of service established by Jewish tradition.”
Modern Hebrew
Hebrew
סדר (Seder)
“Continues to denote 'order' or 'arrangement,' especially in ritual contexts.”