A seder plate is a special dish used during the Jewish holiday of Passover. It holds symbolic foods that represent different aspects of the Exodus story, when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Each item on the plate has a specific meaning, helping participants remember the significance of the holiday. The traditional items on a seder plate include maror (bitter herbs), charoset (a sweet mixture), karpas (a vegetable), z'roa (a shank bone), beitzah (a roasted egg), and chazeret (another type of bitter herb). Together, these foods create a rich narrative that connects families to their history and traditions.