Bitter herbs/horseradish - represents the bitterness of slavery


Shank bone - a reminder of the sacrifice of Paschal lamb at the Temple in Jerusalem


Roasted egg - symbolizes the festival sacrifice offered at the Temple in Jerusalem


Charoset - represents the mortar used by the Hebrew slaves to make bricks


Karpas - symbolizes the freshness of spring


Salt water - reminds us of the tears and sweat of enslavement


haggadah Section: Introduction