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There are a few things you should have on hand before you start your observance of Passover – wine, of course, as well as the following:

- SEDER PLATE -

1. MATZAH: at least three whole pieces
   Significance: Represents the 3 subgroups of Judaism – Kohein, Levi and Israel – of which every Jew is a descendent and reminds us that upon being freed from slavery in Egypt, the Israeliltes fled without before even allowing their to dough rise.
2. Z'ROA: a roasted bone
   Significance: Represents the traditional "Passover Offering" and reminds us of the lamb whose blood marked the homes of the Israelites so that the Angel of Death would pass-over them.
3. BEITZAH: a roasted egg
   Significance: Signifies life, and renewal.
4. MAROR: bitter herbs – i.e. horseradish
   Significance: Represents the anguish of our slavery in Egypt.
5. CHAROSET: chopped almonds, apples and cinnamon
   Significance: The consistency represents the mortar and bricks that Jews were forced to use as slaves in Egypt; the sweetness represents our freedom.
6. KARPAS: any vegetable – i.e. parsley, lettuce or celery
   Significance: Represents a flourishing, prosperous way of life.
7. SALT WATER
   Significance: Represents the tears of our forefather as slaves in Egypt.

8. ELIJAH'S CUP
   Significance: Elijah the Prophet is thought to be the Messiah, who will arrive as we approach the climactic era of universal peace and brotherhood. On this holiday, we invite him into our home.

9. PILLOW
   Significance: Using a pillow and reclining at the Seder is an outward display of freedom.