What is a Seder Meal?
It is a gathering to celebrate in the presence of loved ones and friends, with the sings of festive rejoicing around. On Holy Thursday, the last Thursday before Easter, we participate in history's most ancient and continuously observed festival. "Seder" means order in Hebrew, and the meal is an order in the unfolding events from the past. Throughout the meal we celebrate two principle events in the History of God's people. We participate in the Exodus from Egypt, God's redemptive liberation of Israel from slavery, and recall that Jesus observed Passover with his disciples on the night of the Last Supper.
During the Meal we use a script of sorts that walks through the order and the meaning that each food represents.
For the meal you bring out your nice table settings, some fresh flowers, and a bowl for the hand washing.
Each food has its own importance and I will be sharing the recipes I used today. The Lamb mixture was a new experiment and I am glad it came out so great.
Ground Lamb and Spices
Haroseth
Make your own Unleavened Bread. This year I used a flat bread that I picked up at Sprouts and we loved it!
What is used during a SederLamb- the word "pesach" (passover)
applies to the Lamb of sacrifice and the deliverance from Egypt. Roasted and
seasoned with garlic, onion, and herbs.
Unleavened bread- Matzoh
is called the "bread of Affliction" because it recalls the unleavened bread they
prepared for a hasten escape by night from Egypt. Three large matzohs are
broken and eaten during the ceremony.
Bitter herbs-
(Horseradish) is a reminder of the bitterness of slavery and suffering endured
in Egypt.
Green herbs- (Parsley and Celery) to be dipped in salt
water. The salt water represents tears of sorrow during the captivity of the
Lord's people.
Haroseth- is a mixture of chopped apples, nuts,
cinnamon, and wine representing the mortar used by the Jews to build structures
in Egypt during their slavery.
Wine- (Red) used to sip on with
four words through the meal. "The four cups", Thanksgiving, Telling, Blessing,
and Righteousness.
Food is used for all celebrations, it is life both lived in the past and celebrating in the present. I love to celebrate my faith through food and how it can represent so much more than satisfaction from consumption.
How do you use food to celebrate?
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