How to Conduct a Successful Passover Seder

What You Will Need:
Parsley
Salt Water
Horseradish
Charoset (Ingredients explained in Step 8)
Wine
Candles
A Haggadah For Each Guest
Matzah

Step 1 Kadeish

The father of the house blesses the wine and pours a glass for each of his guests and one for the prophet, Elijah. After each guest has drank their first glass of wine, he pours the second.

Comments

[Phil B]

Thank you for posting this. Perhaps someone will wonder why a cup of wine for Elijah. Correct me if I am wrong, but that is done because you are hoping for the coming of the Messiah and Elijah must return first. And, every Jewish family believes he could come to their house while they are celebrating the Passover. Is that correct?

[almmorri]

Yes, that's right! Elijah has many roles but followers of Judaism believe that Elijah is a precursor to the Messiah, who may arrive at any time. According to Malachi 3:23-24, "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes."