The Seder table brings together more dedicated ritual items than almost any other occasion in the Jewish year, from the seder plate holding the six symbolic foods through the matzah cover, afikomen bag, and Eliyahu's cup, each carrying its own halachic significance and its own opportunity for hiddur. At Eichlers, we carry the full range of Pesach accessories needed for a complete and beautiful Seder table.
A fully appointed Seder table requires a range of dedicated pieces working together, the seder plate for the six symbolic foods, the matzah cover holding the three matzos used throughout the Seder, an afikomen bag for the piece of matzah hidden and redeemed at the end of the meal, a Kos Eliyahu for the cup of wine set out for Eliyahu HaNavi, and reclining pillows for fulfilling the mitzvah of heseiba, leaning during the four cups and eating matzah in the manner of free people. Having all these items prepared and displayed together creates the full, meaningful presentation that makes a Seder feel complete and intentional rather than assembled from whatever happens to be nearby.
The seder plate holds the six symbolic foods placed on the table for the Seder: the zeroa, a shank bone representing the Korban Pesach; the beitza, a roasted egg representing the Korban Chagigah; the maror, bitter herbs; the chazeres, a second bitter vegetable used for the korech sandwich; the charoses, the sweet paste representing the mortar used by the enslaved Jews in Egypt; and the karpas, a vegetable dipped in salt water. Each food has its own designated section on the plate, and the seder plate itself ranges from simple functional designs through elaborately crafted silver and ceramic pieces that become one of the visual centerpieces of the Seder table. Browse our seder plates collection for the full range of styles and materials.
A matzah cover holds and displays the three matzos used throughout the Seder, keeping them covered when not in use just as the challah is covered on Shabbos, and protected from becoming crumbs before they're needed for the various stages of the Seder. Matzah covers are typically embroidered with the word Pesach or Matzah and often feature the same design aesthetic as the seder plate for a coordinated table presentation. Browse our matzah covers collection for embroidered and decorative options.
Matzah boxes provide a dedicated, protective container for storing and displaying matzos throughout the holiday, keeping them from breaking while maintaining a presentable appearance on the table or counter. These boxes range from simple wooden designs through more decorative pieces featuring Pesach-themed artwork or engraved Hebrew text, and many families use a matzah box as an elegant alternative to keeping matzos in the original cardboard packaging throughout the eight days of the holiday. Browse our matzah boxes collection for storage options.
The afikomen, the larger broken piece of the middle matzah hidden during the Seder and redeemed at the end of the meal, is traditionally kept in a dedicated bag that also serves as a keepsake of the occasion. Children take great delight in the afikomen hiding and finding tradition, and a beautifully embroidered afikomen bag makes the custom feel even more special, doubling as a meaningful piece many families use and treasure year after year. Browse our afikomen bags collection for embroidered and decorative designs.
The Cup of Eliyahu, Kos Eliyahu HaNavi, is filled with wine and set on the Seder table in honor of Eliyahu HaNavi, who according to tradition will herald the coming of Mashiach and whose visit to every Seder is anticipated when the door is opened during Shfoch Chamascha. This dedicated cup is typically more ornate than the regular kiddush cups used by family members, reflecting the significance of the guest for whom it is set, and many families treasure a Kos Eliyahu that has been used at family Sedarim across multiple generations.
A beautiful seder plate, matzah cover, or afikomen bag makes a meaningful and lasting gift for a newly married couple hosting their first Seder, or as a significant addition to any family's Pesach collection. These pieces are used once a year but carry enormous sentimental weight, often becoming the specific items a family's Pesach memories are built around. Browse our Haggadahs collection to pair with a Pesach accessories gift.
Pesach accessories complete the Seder table. Eichlers carries everything else you need for the holiday as well.
The six symbolic foods are the zeroa, a shank bone representing the Korban Pesach; the beitza, a roasted egg representing the Korban Chagigah; the maror, bitter herbs; the chazeres, a second bitter vegetable; the charoses, sweet paste representing the mortar used in Egypt; and the karpas, a vegetable dipped in salt water.
The three matzos correspond to the Kohen, Levi, and Yisrael, and the middle one is broken to create the Afikomen while the other two remain whole for the motzi matzah blessing at the start of the meal. The broken middle matzah also represents the lechem oni, the bread of affliction, eaten in a reduced, incomplete form.
The Afikomen is the larger piece of the broken middle matzah, hidden during the Seder and eaten as the final food of the meal before anything else is consumed afterward. Children traditionally hide or steal the Afikomen and negotiate its return in exchange for a gift, one of the most beloved Seder traditions for young participants.
Kos Eliyahu is filled in anticipation of Eliyahu HaNavi, who will herald the arrival of Mashiach. The door is opened during Shfoch Chamascha to welcome him, and the dedicated cup on the Seder table reflects the tradition of his spiritual presence at every Jewish Seder.
Yes. A seder plate, matzah cover, or afikomen bag is a meaningful and lasting gift for a couple hosting their first Seder together, since these items become the physical objects around which a family's Pesach memories are built year after year.
Not halachically, though many families prefer a coordinated look with matching or complementary designs across their seder plate, matzah cover, and afikomen bag, creating a unified, intentional aesthetic for the full Seder table presentation.