Seder (SAY-d'r) The Jewish family home ritual, part of the Passover observance, performed on the first two nights of Pesach.

• Hebrew children's rhyme, describing the elements of the Seder

Explanations: Kaddesh: Sanctification.

Urechatz: Washing.

Karpas: Vegetable (usually parsley, dipped into salt water, symbolising tears).

Yachatz: Breaking.

Maggid: The story of the Exodus from Egypt and the first Passover.

Rachtzah: Washing. Motzi: Blessing over grain products.

Matzah: Blessing over Matzah.

Maror: Bitter herbs (usually horseradish, symbolising the bitterness of slavery).

Korech: The sandwich.

Shulchan Orech: Dinner.

Tzafun: The Afikomen (last food of the meal).

Barech: Grace after meal.

Hallel: Praises.

Nirtzah: Closing (Next year in Jerusalem!)