What is required at the seder? I know this has been answered before, but I wanted to tie it all together in a simple list. Please tell me if I got something wrong.
Two basic commandments in Torah: 1) telling the Exodus story, 2) eating matzah
Five other commandments in Talmud (rabbinical): 3) eating maror (bitter herbs), 4) eating the afikoman (as a reminder of the Passover offering), 5) saying Hallel (psalms of praise), 6) drinking four cups of wine, 7) showing freedom and nobility (e.g.,sitting on a pillow, leaning on the left side during eating and drinking, and beginning the meal with a dip.)
Kiddush is also required, as for all holidays. Must wash hands and say bracha before eating the matzah, then say birkat hamazon after it.
Not required are most favorites: -Ha lachma -Vehi sheamda -The four sons -Ma nishtana -The plagues -Dayyenu -Bechol dor vador -Hiding and finding the afikoman -Cup of Elijah -Songs at end (chad gadya, echad mi yodea, adir bimlucha, etc.) -Adir hu -Leshana habba-a birushalayim -A full meal! (that is, eating more than the required matzah)
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