Highlighted entries are Halachah-related
REMOVING THE SEDER PLATE
At the outset of the Seder, we purposely do things that are unusual, in order to induce the children to ask questions. Is there a source in the Torah verses discussing the Mitzvah of retelling the Exodus, for doing so?
1. Mafteach to Shemos 13:14:1.2:1, discussing the Tam son
The Gemara (Pesachim 115b) discusses removing the table from before the Seder leader, to cause the children to ask questions. How is this fulfilled today?
Why is the Seder plate removed from before the leader of the Seder? When is it returned?
MAH NISHTANAH
Who should ask the Mah Nishtanah? What if someone has no son (or daughter) to whom to tell the Hagadah?
The word "Laylah" would appear to be feminine. Why is it modified by the masculine word "Zeh," rather than 'Zos'? What might this teach us about the meaning of Pesach?
FIRST QUESTION
What is the symbolism of Chametz, and in removing it from our homes for Pesach?
How does our refraining from eating Chametz, and eating only Matzah, indicate that "Avadim Hayinu - We were slaves in Egypt, and Hashem took us out with a strong hand... "?
SECOND QUESTION
THIRD QUESTION
At this point in the Seder, the child has only seen one dipping. How does he know to ask about dipping twice?
FOURTH QUESTION
Why do we recline on Pesach night?
