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Zoom and similar teleconferencing services have rapidly become social-distancing mainstays as people everywhere scramble to work, teach, learn and socialize remotely.

Accoutrements of the COVID era—from hand sanitizer bottles to the puzzles many are using to keep from going bananas—were visible in numerous photos posted on social media and elsewhere.

Virtual seder (Zeder)with the family tonight was surprisingly lovely given the circumstance. Still great to connect with everyone despite the distance. Innovation! (Yes. That's a puzzle. And some may ask about the lemon/orange. \"New\" tradition of inclusion many of us do) pic.twitter.com/3KQtHKCisn

— Evan Solomon (@EvanLSolomon) April 9, 2020
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Lauren Sher/ABC News
PHOTO: A couple uses Zoom to join a virtual Passover Seder in Ossining, New York.
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And while the rambunctiousness is an annual seder feature for many families, there are some benefits to staying in your own home:

one benefit of a virtual seder, i'm definitely going to find the afikomen this year.
💙 happy + healthy #Passover https://t.co/o1PhT0O9hR

— Monica Lewinsky (@MonicaLewinsky) April 8, 2020

Suddenly getting Virtual Seder FOMO? Don't worry—Henry Winkler has you covered this weekend:

Come join us at our virtual Seder https://t.co/SlCUQIGkG1
5pm pacific time / 8pm eastern.
YOU ARE ALL welcome at our table

— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) April 8, 2020

Last night was only night one of Passover, meaning many more will be dialing in to seders tonight. We'll see if they can top this:

My cousin won the virtual Seder by creating a burner Elijah account and making us let him in the zoom halfway through. pic.twitter.com/psnhltEXIQ

— Sarah Marian Seltzer (@sarahmseltzer) April 9, 2020

\"My family was super confused,\" Sarah Seltzer told ABC News of her relative's Elijah trick. \"My cousin got everyone good.\" Chag sameach.

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