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The melody used to sing this section of a larger text is based on a lern-steiger, or study mode, that leaps from the flat mediant down to a recitation tone on the tonic and then up to the dominant; that melody likely originates from a 1936 oratorio by Ephraim Abileah. Rabbi Shais Rishon uses a pen name derived from this passage to write about his experience as a Black Orthodox Jew. Due to the destruction of the Temple, Maimonides removed a discussion of roasted meat from this passage. (10[1])This passage is preceded by the declaration “Ha lakhma anya” (-5[1])at the start of (*) Magid. This passage justifies reclining at the table as well as karpas, the first of two customary dips of vegetables. This section of the Haggadah (10[1])is read by the youngest child, who is told why they eat bitter herbs and matzo. (10[1])For 10 points, name this section of the Passover seder that explains “why this night is different from all other nights.” ■END■ (0[1])

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