The Passover Seder is one of the most significant events in the Jewish calendar. It is a time for families and friends to gather together to celebrate their freedom from slavery in Egypt. One of the key components of the Passover Seder is the Seder Plate, which is a special plate that is used to hold symbolic items that represent different parts of the Passover story. In this worksheet, you will have the opportunity to color your own Seder Plate and learn about the different components that it holds.
The Seder Plate Components
The Seder Plate has six components, each of which has its own symbolic meaning:
- Karpas: This is a green vegetable, such as parsley or lettuce, which is dipped into saltwater. The Karpas represents the springtime and the new growth that comes with it.
- Maror: This is a bitter herb, such as horseradish or lettuce, which represents the bitterness of slavery.
- Chazeret: This is a second bitter herb, usually romaine lettuce, which is used for a different part of the Seder. It represents the bitterness of the lives of the ancient Israelites during their enslavement.
- Charoset: This is a mixture of apples, nuts, cinnamon, and wine, which represents the mortar that the Israelites used to make bricks when they were slaves in Egypt.
- Z’roa: This is a roasted bone, usually from a lamb or chicken, which represents the Passover sacrifice that the Israelites made before leaving Egypt.
- Beitzah: This is a roasted egg, which represents the circle of life and the new beginnings that come with it.
Color Your Own Seder Plate
Now it’s time to color your own Seder Plate! Choose your own colors for each component based on what they symbolize.
Remember, the Passover Seder is a time for unity and celebration, and the Seder Plate is just one of the many beautiful aspects of the holiday. Have fun coloring your own Seder Plate and learning about the many traditions and customs that surround this special time of year!
