As if you don’t have enough what to read this Pesach…

As if you don't have enough what to read this Pesach…

This year as every year we will sit down to the Seder and go through the 15 steps. It's been a year since we've done it and it excites us. The thoughts, the wine, the Matzah, the chicken soup, even the Maror…

Finally, way past midnight with our heads dizzy and our stomachs growling we will head to bed…

…only to wake up the next day and do the whole thing all over again...

Ever wondered if there is a deeper reason why we do the whole long process twice two days in a row?

Kabbalah teaches that the Matzah we eat on the first night of Pesach is food of faith, and on the second night it's food of healing.

How about we take it a step further and say that the whole Seder process follows those same themes?

Let us say that night # 1 is a 15 step process of spiritual growth – soul steps. And night # 2 follows with fifteen steps of physical, psychological and relationship growth – body steps.

So, even though we say the exact same words and do the same actions on both nights; they are two different journeys altogether.

Ready for two rides in one article? Here we go!

Soul – Night 1	The Steps of the Seder	Body – Night 2
Kiddush comes from the Hebrew word 'Kadosh' holy. The first step in tapping into our soul power is to realize that our soul is a piece of G-d, and that we have G-d-ly power to achieve anything we set our mind on.	Kadesh – Say the Kiddush on a full cup of wine	Wine brings happiness, and when going on this journey we can either do it with sadness and anger or with joy and elation. The Jewish way is the happy way. L'chaim! For a successful journey.
When journeying toward holiness we must first remove all the dirt and filth of sin and impurity.	Urchatz – Wash hands	All those notions you developed of yourself "I can't do this, I can't do that!" just wash them away. If we are to change, we must believe that we can change!
A few tears of remorse for the times we didn't do what G-d pleases are a vital step of repentance and growth.	Karpas – Dip a vegetable in salt water, reminding us of the tears our ancestors shed in slavery	On this journey you might have to confront hurts from your past which will cause pain and tears, don't be afraid to take them head on, it will only make you stronger.
There is no grey area between what G-d wants and that which is against His will. The grayness and lack of clarity between good and evil is broken for the two just cannot mix.	Yachatz – Break the middle matzah in half, and hide the bigger half	Ok, let's go. The first step in healing is the acknowledgment that we are all good and the mistakes we made don't make us bad people. Separate the action from the person.
'Cheshbon Hanefesh' (accounting of the soul) is a basic tenet in Judaism, where one looks retrospectively back at his life and makes an account of all the decisions and actions he's done.	Maggid – tell the story of exodus	Talk it out. To yourself, to a trusted friend. Talk it out. If that's too hard, write it down. Put your life story in front of you. And appreciate the G-dly Hand in all of it.
Ok, enough with dealing the past. Now we can wash away what was, and start looking ahead into the future.	Rochtza – Wash the hands for the Matzah	Ok, enough with dealing the past. The past is past; your future is in your hands. Don't let your history keep you hostage! Wash it off!
There are three Matzos resembling every type of Jew. When reciting this blessing we hold all three in our hands. This is a sign unity, which according words of the great sage Hillel: "This is the whole Torah, the rest is merely commentary." What a great way to begin the future!	Motzi – recite the blessing HaMotzi.	When looking toward the future, you are not alone. There is Someone up there who loves you and watches over you every second. Why, He even takes time to make wheat grow to sustain us. He is there. He is here. He is everywhere.
Matzah with its lack of yeast resembles humility. Bringing in a feeling of humility and a broken heart, is the next step in making ourselves a vessel for holiness.	Matzah – Say the blessings on the Matza and eat the Matzah	Humility is not only a vessel for G-dliness. It's also a vessel for wholesome relationships, with family, friends, and even with ourselves. Put your ego aside, and your life will take a leap for the better.
Earlier we shed tears of remorse. This time we shed tears of yearning and love to G-d to Whom we are working to get closer to one step at a time.	Maror – Recite a blessing on the bitter herbs, then eat it	"Happily ever after" is a nice slogan for story tellers, but an untrue line for humans who live in this universe. Pain is a fact of life, the question is the perspective on how to look at it and deal with it. If we can accept the challenges that come our way, we are guaranteed a happier and more peaceful life.
Humility mixed with love to G-d?! Wow that is the whole Chassidus on one foot! Way to go!	Korech – Make a sandwich of Matza and Maror and eat together	Every one of us has his own 'pekel' - baggage of good things and of the not so good, be it family, parnasa, nachas, etc. we all have our own 'pekel'. Mix 'em all together and thank G-d for your 'pekel'.
So, you've become holy! Does that mean that you have to climb onto the Himalayas and starve yourself for weeks with your eyes closed to become holier? No! The Jewish way is to live in the world and bring holiness into the physical.	Shulchan Orech – Eat a festive meal	Enjoy life! Eat, sleep, enjoy each precious moment. Ok, don't go overboard… but it doesn't mean you can't enjoy the sunshine, nature and all its blessing. After all it was all created for you!
Judaism doesn't shun individuality; quite the contrary, it encourages the person to discover their talents and use it in the service of the Creator.	Tzafun – Eat the Matza that was hidden	Oh, don't say that you're not special, and that there's nothing unique about you. For if that's the case, then why would have G-d put you in this world? Obviously because you can accomplish things that no one else can accomplish! Bring out the real you, let yourself shine!
When using the physical (Shulchan Orech) and our talents (Tzafun), make sure not to get carried away and forget who gave it to us, and why they exist.	Barech – Say the blessing after meals	A good tool for any relationship: say "Thank you!" compliment people and say nice things about them. Tell a kid he's an animal and he'll act like one. Tell him he's a saint and he'll be one!
Wow! What an opportunity of growth was given to us. A song of praise and thanks is sung to the Creator who gave us the chance to repent and become closer to Him.	Hallel – Sing praises to G-d	Even though we are dealing with the body, we must remember that in Judaism body and soul are deeply connected. This is your chance for thanking G-d for everything He's given you and continues to give!
Yes, our journey has been a success, but we cannot forget about the greater journey which began at the dawn of creation and is about to conclude – the coming of Moshiach. Stand up and cry: We Want Moshiach Now!	Nirtza – Next year in Jerusalem	Look onto the horizon and envision for yourself a future. Once you have a clear vision, now it's time to start the journey to become the best you can.

In Chabad we don't say "The Seder is over", because in essence the Seder never really ends. On the contrary, the journey has just begun…