Talk Through the Seder: Easy Hebrew for Each Passover Step
The Passover Seder is filled with meaningful rituals and symbolic foods—and each step offers a great chance for kids to use Hebrew words in context. Learning simple phrases for each moment helps children connect language, tradition, and storytelling.
Key Hebrew Words for Each Seder Step
- קדש (Kadesh) – Blessing over the wine
- ורחץ (Urchatz) – Washing the hands (without a blessing)
- כרפס (Karpas) – Dipping a vegetable in salt water
- יחץ (Yachatz) – Breaking the middle matzah
- מגיד (Magid) – Telling the story of the Exodus
- רחצה (Rachtzah) – Washing the hands (with a blessing)
- מוציא מצה (Motzi Matzah) – Blessing and eating the matzah
- מרור (Maror) – Eating the bitter herb
- כורך (Korech) – Making a matzah sandwich
- שולחן עורך (Shulchan Orech) – The festive meal
- צפון (Tzafun) – Finding and eating the Afikoman
- ברך (Barech) – Blessing after the meal
- הלל (Hallel) – Songs of praise
- נרצה (Nirtzah) – Closing the Seder
Simple Hebrew Phrases to Practice During the Seder
- אני מוכן! (Ani muchan!) – I’m ready!
- מה זה? (Mah zeh?) – What is this?
- יש לי מצה. (Yesh li matzah.) – I have matzah.
- אני אוהב חרוסת. (Ani ohev charoset.) – I love charoset.
- מצאתי את האפיקומן! (Matzati et ha’afikoman!) – I found the Afikoman!
Activities for Learning Seder Vocabulary
Seder Step Poster
Create a colorful chart with the 14 Seder steps in Hebrew and English.
Role-Play the Seder
Act out each step using simple Hebrew phrases. Let kids take turns leading.
Afikoman Word Hunt
Hide Hebrew word cards with Seder step names and have kids match them to the right moment.
Sing the Steps
Set the Seder steps to a simple melody for an easy memory game.
How Dinolingo Brings Hebrew Holidays to Life
Dinolingo includes holiday-themed Hebrew lessons and vocabulary. Kids learn important terms through visuals, repetition, and fun games.
Printable holiday word charts and matching activities help reinforce new words away from screens.
Final Thoughts
Using Hebrew during the Seder adds depth and fun to the celebration. With easy phrases, interactive learning, and support from Dinolingo, kids can take part in Passover with language and joy.
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