Dylan Shapiro, 5, holds a cup of grape juice, which ...

Photo by Robert K. Yosay | published: March 29, 2010

Dylan Shapiro, 5, holds a cup of grape juice, which is part of the order of the Seder. The ritual meal, which took place for Akiva Academy students, involves drinking four cups of grape juice or wine, which symbolize four of God’s promises of freedom to the Jewish people. Wine is a symbol of joy.