Pesahim 99a-105b.doc  Pesahim 99a-b - Additional seder night
obligations Following several chapters that deal with the
Passover sacrifice, the tenth perek (chapter) of
Massekhet Pesahim returns to the holiday itself – specifically
to the seder that takes place on the eve of the 15th of Nisan.
In fact, early manuscripts of the massekhet have this
perek appearing immediately after the discussion of hametz and
matza that are the concern of the first four chapters, closing
what is referred to as Pesah rishon – the first set of rules of
the Passover holiday (the second set of rules being those that
deal with the sacrifice). Aside from the basic biblical
commandments that make up the seder, such as eating the korban
Pesah together with matza and marror, discussing the exodus
story, etc., the Sages added other commandments, such as
drinking four cups of wine and dining in a manner that befits an
honorable, free man. Similarly, we are instructed to behave in a
manner that will encourage children to ask their parents