Seder Plate- Objects/meanings Flashcards
1
Q
Horseradish-(Bitter herb)
A
A reminder of the bitterness of slavery in Egypt
2
Q
Matzos
A
The unleavened bread they made when leaving Eygpt
3
Q
Parsley
A
A symbol of the new life they hope for in the land they go to
4
Q
Egg
A
Eggs were offered as part of worship and were a symbol of new life
5
Q
Lamb shank bone
A
The lambs sacrificed on the first Passover to mark their doors
6
Q
Salt water
A
It is used for the parsley to be dipped into. Represents the tears of the slaves
7
Q
Red wine
A
Is the blood of the slaves
8
Q
Charoset
A
A reminder of the cement they made as slaves.
