Preparing the Seder Plate

Most of the symbolic foods (some of which are eaten, some not) are arranged on a special seder plate, k’arah in Hebrew. Throughout the ages, beautiful dishes have been fashioned from silver, pewter, brass, painted porcelain, and glass, with designated spaces, indented compartments, or little bowls for the ceremonial foods. If you don’t have a seder plate, you can display the foods on a pretty tray or platter. Decorate the platter with fresh spring blossoms or herbs. Celebrants who are including new ritual foods will probably have to present them on a platter, since there may be no designated place for them on a traditional seder plate.