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At the Seder, an extra place is often set for Elijah the Prophet. It is said the Elijah will bring the Messiah so we always make Elijah welcome hoping that the Messiah will come soon. Also some believe that Elijah will grant you wishes at Passover if you drink 4 cups of wine. But this is probably brought on by drinking wine.
Alternate AnswerThe tradition is to pour an extra glass of wine for Eliyahu, not have an extra place set for him. The reason being that the prophecy of hamoshiach is that Eliyahu will return to earth to let us know hamoshiach has been born. There is a tradition that this will happen during Pesach (Passover).
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What is seder for Jews?
The word 'seder' is Hebrew for 'order'. The Jewish Seder is the ceremonial meal in Passover, during which, according to a set of ancient customs and text, we recount the Exodus from Egypt.
what is the special meal called at Passover?
It is called a Seder, or "Order" in English
What is the meaning to lookfor the matzoh?
The afikoman is a piece of matzoh that is set aside for the end of the seder meal. In order to keep the children awake at the seder meal which is held late into the night, many have a custom of hiding the afikoman-matzoh and letting the children search for it, and giving a prize to whoever finds it. In other families, it is the children who hide the afikomen who then 'ransom' it from the head of the table. The word afikomen itself means dessert. This practice was added to the Seder in in the Middle Ages.
When is a seder plate used?
It is set on the table during the Passover seder (the first and second nights of passover).
Which tradition does a family set an extra place at the dinner table for the hungry stranger on holiday?
The tradition is to set an extra place for Jesus should he show up...you never know.
Why is an extra seat prepared at the table in Poland?
The table is always set with a seat kept as extra in case a stranger or the Holy Spirit should appear to share the meal.
What is the significance of Seder?
The word 'seder' means 'order' and refers to the religious service held inside the home the first night of Passover in Israel and the first two nights of Passover outside of Israel. The significance of the seder is that it it fulfilling a commandment set by HaShem (The Creator) telling Jews that they must retell the story of the Exodus every year during the holiday of Passover. During the seder, the story of the Exodus is read, symbolic food is eaten as part of the ceremony, prayers are recited, and a large meal is eaten.
Why do Jews eat the Seder meal?
It's not the meal that's so important. It's the telling of the Passover story, along with its symbolic foods (and then dinner) that is critical. The story of the liberation from Egyptian slavery is the central event in Judaism, and Jews are commanded to retell and relive the story every year, as though they themselves had been freed from slavery.
Why do Jews have a Seder plate?
The Seder Plate is a special plate for holding the symbolic foods used during the seder. Pieces of the symbolic foods are distributed to everyone during the course of the seder. Traditionally, the person leading the seder is the only one with a Seder Plate. However if there are many guests, additional Seder Plates can also be set on the table.
Meal set out on a table for ready access?
meal set out table ready to access
How should one set a dinner table?
One should set a dinner table to match the meal or types of meal that could be served. For example, if a salad will be served, one should give each person an extra fork to use in addition to the usual fork and knife. Desert means an extra spoon. Also, each person should be provided a glass and a napkin.
Why do some people set extra places at the dinner table at Chinese new year?
During Chinese New Year, families set an extra place at the dinner table for family members who cannot get back home. The place setting is set in honor of the missing family member.
