Andre Aciman

There comes the time at every Passover seder when someone will open a door to let in the prophet Elijah. At that moment, something like a spell invariably descends over the celebrants, and everyone stares into the doorway, trying to make out the quiet movements of the prophet as he glides his way in and takes the empty seat among us.

American Writer

Simon Schama

Passover takes place in the home rather than the synagogue and centers around an epic meal - the seder - so you remember Passover as storytelling, you remember it in food, and you remember it in the family.

British Historian

The word 'seder' is primarily used to describe the Passover meal, not other meals or events.

Passover Specific

'Seder' often implies a home setting with family and friends present.

Family Gathering

The seder includes specific religious readings, songs, and food, which follow a set order.

Religious Ceremony

'Seder' signals a sequence of events or actions designed to fulfill religious practices.

Ritual Order

While 'seder' is closely associated with Passover, it can refer to other Jewish rituals too.

Beyond Passover

'Seder' is a term specific to Jewish culture and religion, and might not be understood universally.