The Seder ritual presents us with a few interesting points to ponder. There are a number of structural parallels between the Seder and Yom Kippur. It is the custom of many to wear a white kittel, like the one we wear on Yom Kippur. Additionally, the name Seder implies a specific order and sequence. This echoes the Yom Kippur ritual. The Talmud in Yoma establishes that no deviation in sequence may occur during the Yom Kippur temple service. Another parallel: we begin the Seder with the simanim, Kadesh and U'rchatz. On Yom Kippur, the Kohen Gadol needed to repeatedly immerse himself in the Mikvah, and in addition to that, he needed to wash his hands and feet from the Kiyor. This may be alluded to in Kadesh and Urchatz, immersion and washing. What is intended with these parallels? The Talmud in Pesachim instructs us regarding the Haggadah, מתחיל בגנות ומסיים בשבח. We begin with our disgrace and we end with praise. Why is the focus on our humble beginnings so important here? ...