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Why do we lean at the seder?
It represents our freedom as the noble used to lean
Why does one lean when eating matza but not when eating maror?
Matza symbolises freedom but maror represents slavery.
"Wine, it was stated in the name of Rav Nachman it needs leaning, and it was also stated in the name of Rav Nachman it does not need leaning." How can we understand this statement so that it doesn't conflict?
The 2 statements do not argue, this one (refers to) the first two cups, that one (refers to) the last two cups.
Why do some say that one must lean when drinking the first two cups of wine?
Some say this way: the first two cups need leaning because now (at that point in the Seder) the freedom starts.
Why would some argue that one shouldn't lean when drinking the first 2 cups of wine?
The first two cups do not need leaning because one is still saying 'Avadim Hayinu'- remembering the slavery of Egypt.
Why would some say that one should lean when drinking the 3rd and 4th cups of wine?
Some say that way: on the contrary, the last two cups need leaning – at that point there was freedom.
In practice, which cups of wine do we actually lean for?
All 4 cups
If one forgets to lean when drinking the 1st or 2nd cup of wine, what should they do?
They should drink another cup and lean.
If one forgets to lean when drinking the 3rd or 4th cup, what should they do?
They do not drink another cup
Explain the difference
If a person has another cup after the first 2, it could be part of their meal, however if it is after the 4th cup when we are not supposed to eat or drink anything additional it looks like a person is breaking that rule.
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