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The two Shabbos (Sabbath) candles represent Zachor (Exodus ch. 20, remember the shabbos) and Shamor (Deuteronomy ch. 5, keep the shabbos). All of the Yamim Tovim (festivals), Pessach (Passover) included, are also termed "shabbos" and share in many of the shabbos laws and observances, including lighting two candles shortly before the holy day begins.
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What is the seder plate found on?
A seder plate is placed on a dining table.
Why did Aunt Eva light the candles at the Seder?
Because she has no family or house of her own, so they try to honor her by letting herlight the candles
What kind of candles should you light for passover and how many?
There is no tradition of lighting candles at a seder. The only time candles would be lit is if the first seder falls on Shabbat (Friday night).
What does the empty chair at the Seder Meal represent?
There is no establish tradition of having an empty chair at a seder. There are some groups today who have an empty chair at the table in honour of friends and/or family who have been killed in war or who are in the military and cannot be present at the seder. The actual tradition is to have a full glass of wine on the table during the seder. This cup is for the prophet Eliyahu who is said will arrive before HaMoshiach does to anounce his arrival and anoint him.
When is a seder plate used?
It is set on the table during the Passover seder (the first and second nights of passover).
What does the purple candles represent on the Advent Wreath?
The candles on the Advent wreath represent the coming of the light of Christ. The three purple candles represent hope, love, and peace.
What does the horse raddish on the seder plate represent?
the bitterness of slavery
What do the candles on an ofrenda for day of the dead represent?
purpose of candles on a ofrenda
What represents slavery at a seder?
There are symbolic foods at a seder that represent aspects of slavery, such as salt water representing tears, and bitter herbs representing the embitterment of the lives of the slaves, but nothing in the seder represents slavery itself.
What do candles mean and symbolise in all of the religions?
Candles can represent lots of things
what is the special meal called at Passover?
It is called a Seder, or "Order" in English
Why do Jews have a Seder plate?
The Seder Plate is a special plate for holding the symbolic foods used during the seder. Pieces of the symbolic foods are distributed to everyone during the course of the seder. Traditionally, the person leading the seder is the only one with a Seder Plate. However if there are many guests, additional Seder Plates can also be set on the table.
