THE PESACH SEDER: WHAT AND WHY? (ONLINE)

The Pesach Seder is a complex ritual that though familiar to many is opaque and confusing to most of us. Whether you are a leader or a participant, the emphasis is often on simply performing the ritual, with an emphasis on tradition. But what would a seder be like if we had an equal commitment to the content and intention of the ritual?

In this course we will explore the history, the purpose and the goals of the seder, with a view to being better leaders and participants in this central rite of Jewish practice.

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

Course structure

The course is lecture based. 

Prior knowledge

The course is given in English.

Application is open for anyone who has ever wondered what they are doing at a seder.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. The school offers Zoom manuals and a training opportunity before the start of the course.

Course material

Course material is included in the cost for this course.

About the teacher

Eiran Davies is a rabbi with roots in London, England. He has studied at Montefiori endowment in London, Midrash sepharadi in Jerusalem and Yeshivat hamivtar in Efrat. He is also an artist, beekeeper and trained goldsmith.

Photo: Canva.