So what is the Passover Seder Plate?
The Seder plate is the central object at the Passover table. Since Passover is about commemorating the story of Exodus, many Jewish symbols are used to demonstrate the sufferings of the Israelites and to celebrate the miracles that God brought to them in Egypt.
A Seder plate usually has six designated spots, each is dedicated to a traditional food that has symbolic significance in relation to the Passover holiday.
Seder Plate by Israeli Judaica Artist Shraga Landsman
The Seder plate usually has six designated spots. In these spots, we place traditional foods that have a symbolic significance.
What are these six dishes? This your check list for the Seder:
Maror (מרור) and Chazeret (חזרת)- two kinds of bitter herbs that symbolize the harsh lives of the enslaved Israelites in Egypt.
Charoset (חרוסת)- a sweet brown mixture that resembles the clay used by the Israelites during construction work for Pharaoh.
Karpas (כרפס) – a vegetable, usually parsley, dipped in salt water- a metaphor to the bitter tears of the enslaved Hebrews in Egypt.
Zroa (זרוע) – usually a chicken wing – a reminder of the sacrifice that was offered to God in the sacred Temple in Jerusalem.
A Roasted egg (Bietza ביצה) – There are many theories for what the egg stands for. According to one theory, eating a roasted egg is a sign of mourning and grief. The roasted egg is also thought to be eaten as a reminder of the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Maror maror on the wall, what is the most delicious of them all?
Let’s admit it, Passover’s traditional foods may not be a celebration of the senses, but the Seder plate can definitely be a celebration for the eye!
Placed at the center of the festive table, the Seder plate is usually one of the most impressive items in the Judaica collection.
Both decorative and practical, the Seder plate has become a popular gift for Jewish people all across the world. The Seder plate adds festivity and color to the table on a holiday that celebrates the most important gift of all – freedom.
Israeli Judaica artists design original Seder plates in many sorts of styles and shapes. These artists skillfully combine modern influences with traditional motifs.
Where to buy a Seder plate by Israeli artists?
Discover Israel’s leading Judaica artists who specialize in Seder Plate designs at Canaan Online.
A wide selection of Seder plates is also avaiable at Judaica Store
