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The bitter herbs (maror) symbolize the harsh slavery which the Israelites suffered in Egypt.

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What does lettuce symbolise in Passover?

The bitter herbs on Passover symbolise the bitter taste of slavery and affliction.


Why do Jewish people eat bitter herbs?

On the night of passover Jewish people eat bitter herbs to remember when the Iseralites were slaves in egypt (bitter herbs because it was a bitter part of their life) hope this helped :)


Is the bitter herbs bitter?

yes.that's why it's called a bitter herb. Most Jews use horseradish for this part of the Passover ritual meal.


What do Jews eat for Passover?

roasted lamb,flat bread,rotten egg and bitter herbs


What did the horse radish represent on the passover seder meal?

THE MAROR or "Bitter Herbs" (usually horseradish) is placed in the middle of the Seder dish and symbolises the Jew's' bitter suffering under the Egyptian yoke. directly below is the chazoreth, another piece of bitter herbs (or radish) commemorating the custom of eating maror sandwiched between two pieces of the matzoh. Hope i helped! If you didn't understand here is the simple version: symbolises the Jew's' bitter suffering under the Egyptian yoke. :)


What does the chazeret symbolize for the Passover meal?

The root of life (bitter root). This is the root which the Maror (horseradish) is grinded from to represent the bitterness of tears which were fallen during slavery in Egypt. As the forefathers in Israel experienced that the root of life can often be bitter it sits on the plate as a reminder and to point to the redemption of God.


What does the bone at the Passover Seder mean?

The seder plate typically holds 5 or 6 items symbolic of the Passover meal: The shankbone of a lamb, a reminder of the Passover sacrifice (a chicken bone or a beet can be substituted). Bitter herbs, for the commandment that you shall eat it with matzah and bitter herbs. Charoset, a relish made of fruit, nuts and wine, symbolic of the mortar used by the Israelite slaves. A green vegetable, usually parsley, symbolic of spring and intended to dip in salt-water symbolic of the slaves' tears. A roasted egg, a symbol of the festival burnt offering (as distinct from the Passover sacrifice). (optional) a second bitter herb because there are two points in the Seder when bitter herbs are consumed.


What is eaten at the Passover meal?

The Torah (Exodus ch.12) specifies matzoh, bitter hers and the meat of the pesach-sacrifice. Other foods are not mentioned, but wine, vegetables and fruits were probably on the menu.


What vegetables can you eat over passover?

Bitter herbs.


Why do Jews eat horseraddish?

Horseradish is eaten during the Passover Seder in order to recall the bitterness of the slavery. Eating bitter herbs is mentioned in exodus ch.12.


What is the function of maror?

Maror is the bitter herbs which we eat in the Passover Seder meal (Exodus ch.12) to commemorate the bitterness (Exodus ch.1) of the Egyptian slavery.


What did the israelites eat on the last day?

Along with roasted lamb and unleavened bread, the Israelites were to eat bitter herbs on the first night of Passover (Exodus 12:8).