The Structure and Order of the Passover Seder

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The word “Seder” means order. Clearly, order is very important in the Passover Seder. It turns out the Passover Seder is ordered in such a way that each of the 15 steps represents one of the 15 steps of ascension to the Beit Hamikdash.
The first step is Kaddesh which represents the Sanctification of time. Every Jew has the responsibility to sanctify his time and use every moment to the fullest extent. It is said that Abraham actually sanctified every single moment of his life. One must especially sanctify his time when performing a Mitzvah, as is done during the Passover Seder.
The second step is Urchatz. During Urchatz, we physically wash away all of the impurity that we have.
The third step is Karpas, during which we eat an appetizer to symbolizes appetizing every Jews’ need to learn about Judaism and Torah.
The fourth step is Yachatz. This breakage symbolizes the sacrifices that every Jew must take in his life.
The fifth step is Maggid. This step is the fulfillment of the main Mitzvah of Passover: to tell the story of the exodus from Egypt.
The sixth step is Rachtzah. ...

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