The Seder plate, the centerpiece of the Passover dinner table, is no exception, holding six edible connections to the story of Exodus. Now, this all sounds very serious.

Over the past few decades, new seder plate foods have joined some Passover tables. Next to the maror, charoset, karpas and other symbolic snacks sit oranges, artichokes, olives, chocolate and others.

In addition to the Seder plate, it's customary for each person at the table to drink four cups of kosher wine. Plenty of other traditional dishes, from appetizers to desserts, are passed around.

With Passover underway — it runs from April 5-13 — some might be unfamiliar with the items that go on the traditional seder plate.. A seder is a name for a Passover service. The seder plate ...

But the Seder plate is a specific one just for Passover. It has special spots for each of the six foods listed above, plus some Hebrew writing, colorful painted designs or other decorations.

What Goes On The Seder Plate? Roasted Egg (Beitzah) An egg is a symbol of an ancient sacrifice made at the Holy Temple. One egg is on the Seder plate, but then hard-cooked eggs are usually served ...

Other items you will find on or near the seder plate that also have symbolic meaning and are used during the seder are three pieces of matzah, salt water and wine. Passover food rules.

Display the seder plate and hide the afikomen – Passover begins this week. Passover, or Pesach, the Festival of Freedom, is a major Jewish holiday during the month of Nisan on the Hebrew ...

Display the seder plate and hide the afikomen – Passover begins this week. Passover, or Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday during the month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar, usually falling in ...