Does everyone have a seder plate at passover (or a plate with everything on it haroset, egg etc)?

Question

Does everyone have a seder plate at passover (or a plate with everything on it haroset, egg etc)?

Answer 1

i got a seder plate every day of the year!!!

Answer 2

I typically have 20-30 people so we use 2 or 3 plates so everyone can see it and share the foods on it. Typically the things we eat from the plate, charoset, greens, etc. I put in small bowls around the table as well. Salt water too. Good luck with your first seder. It is my favorite holiday and we make a huge seder every year. Please feel free to email me if you need any tips.



Remember, the great thing about Jewish holidays is following and creating traditions. Every family does things a bit differently so feel free to be creative and find what works for you. For us, most of our guests are not Jewish so I've created my own Haggadah that is mostly English and has a heavy emphasis on story telling. And I always make a point of inviting at least one new person each year so we can share the holiday.

Answer 3

One plate only, it is more symbolic than anything.

In my family we have 1 fancy seder plate with a little amount of everything on it. And then as we talk about each item we pass around the table enough of that one item for everyone. Like the celery... we have 1 piece on the seder plate. And as it is presented we pass around a bowl with enough celery sticks for everyone to take followed by a bowl with salt water in it to dip the celery stick. After it makes it around the table, we set those bowls aside and move on to the next seder item.

But no, not everyone gets a pre-made seder plate because some people choose not to eat certain items as they are passed. And then the real food comes out afterward. Some people dont eat any of the seder items and just wait for the meal to come out.

I hope that was what you were asking.

We arent very Orthodox though.

Answer 4

I've generally seen only one plate per table, but there's nothing that says you can't have more than one. I like the notion of individual plates too.



There are lots of lovely seder plates for sale online; just put "seder plate" in a search engine and I'm sure you'll come up with LOTS of them.



Chag Sameach!

Answer 5

Yes, for the most part.



Of all the holidays, Passover is the one where someone converting or becoming more observant should most try to be at someone else's house! That night is full of education and opportunities to ask questions.



I think you should plan on being a guest at Passover for many years! Many, many people need more guests at their tables, and it is one of the fundamental ways we pass on the traditions to the next generation.



When you become a newly "minted" Jew, you have lots of education, but the experiences at the table, particularly the seder table, are extremely important.





Mention to your rabbi that you want to help prepare for a seder, and offer your horseradish-grating or vegetable chopping services in someone's kitchen. You'll have more invitations than you'll know what to do with, and will learn what Passover cooking utensils you really will need.



All the best!

Answer 6

Every seder that I have ever been to has had only one. But I like the idea of individual seder plates. It might mean fewer stains on the tablecloth, and I might get more haroseth.

Answer 7

It's one seder plate for the table.

Answer 8

We have two seder plates because many people are coming.

Answer 9

seder plate all the way!!

Answer 10

Well at least our family does.