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How should the Seder be structured to engage children and adults meaningfully? The shiur emphasizes that leading discussion and exploring possible answers works better than simply providing answers. Balance serious maggid discussions when people are focused with lighter meal conversations when hunger is satisfied.
The Seder should be in discussion format, geared around children. Equally good to lead conversation - discussing possible answers - than to simply answer. Attendees must understand, and parts can be done in English. Singing is important. Should have balance between discussions during maggid - when people are more focused on service, and during meal - when people are no longer hungry and impatient. Gave instructions for most of Seder and overview of maggid. Raised a number of discussion points.
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