Is the word “Seder” capitalized? It depends on who you ask! First, a definition. “Seder” is a Hebrew word meaning order. The Passover Seder is a Jewish feast that marks the beginning of the Passover holiday.
So, here is the who’s who of Seder capitalization.
New York Times Stylebook: YES
AP Stylebook: YES
Merriam-Webster: NO
Religion Stylebook: NO
It seems that this very site is inconsistent in whether or not we capitalize “Seder” … but I am now taking a firmstand FOR its capitalization. How about you? Do you capitalize “Seder”?