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Many Jewish holidays, including Passover, incorporate different ritual items that you can use each year and eventually pass down to future generations. If you’d like to purchase your own Passover Judaica (Jewish cultural objects or religious items, often used for ritual purposes), HMI will reimburse up to $36 towards this new item that brings meaning to your holiday and home.

Here are a few options for inspiration: 

  • Seder Plate: The seder plate is like a Passover cheat sheet — each item tells a piece of the story, helping us connect to the history, meaning, and flavors of the holiday in a hands-on way. While you don’t need a dedicated seder plate to celebrate Passover, we at HMI want to support you in creating your own experience by helping with the purchase of your first seder plate. No matter what your seder plate looks like, it’s a powerful way to bring meaning to your Passover table.
    • Looking for inspiration? Here’s a round-up of several beautiful and unique seder plates in lots of different styles. ModernTribe also has loads of options as well! 
  • A Cup in Honor of Elijah or Miriam: At many seder tables, a cup of wine or grape juice is set aside to welcome the prophet Elijah known as “Elijah’s Cup.” The prophet Elijah represents our hope for a future of shared liberation for all. In more recent years, some families have adopted a parallel ritual to Elijah’s Cup called “Miriam’s Cup,” which is filled with water and set on the table near Elijah’s Cup. Miriam’s cup is meant to remind us of the important role that women played in our exodus from bondage and in our shared journey towards a brighter future. 

Found a new ritual item you love? We’d love to hear how your new Passover item represents your unique story and adds to your Passover experience at home this year – be sure to send us a picture or video of your new item in action!