Z'roa, a roasted shank bone (or a beet in my vegetarian house), symbolizes the Paschal lamb sacrificed during the days of the Temple in Jerusalem. 

On the Swiftie Seder Plate, we replace the shank bone with the Lover House. 

In Taylor Swift's song "Lover," the house symbolizes love and safety. However, Taylor later burned down the Lover House to protect herself from toxicity, echoing themes of liberation and self-preservation celebrated during Passover.

Karpas, usually represented by parsley, serves as a symbol of the wonderful bounty of vegetables and fruits in the springtime harvest. It also represents the period of Jewish flourishing before the period of Egyptian slavery began. 

On the Swiftie Seder Plate, we replace parsley with Ivy. 

Ivy, reminiscent of Taylor Swift's song "Ivy," symbolizes growth, renewal, and the potential for flourishing even in challenging circumstances.

Beitzah, usually a roasted egg, represents the festival offering brought to the Temple during Passover, as well as the cycle of the year and the newness of spring.

On the Swiftie Seder Plate, we replace the roasted egg with a snake egg. In Reputation, Taylor embraced the snake as a symbol of resilience and empowerment, turning a negative image into a source of strength. 

The snake egg represents the potential for transformation and rebirth, echoing the themes of renewal celebrated during Passover.

Maror, typically represented by bitter herbs like horseradish or romaine lettuce, symbolizes the bitterness of slavery endured by the Israelites in Egypt.

On the Swiftie Seder Plate, we replace the bitter herbs with the Red Scarf. 

In Taylor Swift's song "All Too Well," the red scarf symbolizes the lingering bitterness and heartache of a past relationship. Its vivid imagery captures the pain and sorrow associated with lost love, echoing the bitter experiences of the Israelites during their time of enslavement.

Charoset, a mixture of chopped apples, nuts, wine, and spices, symbolizes the mortar used by the Israelites to build structures for the Egyptians.

On the Swiftie Seder Plate, we replace Charoset with Friendship Bracelets. 

Friendship bracelets represent the bonds of companionship, unity, and shared experiences. In Taylor Swift's song "You're On Your Own Kid," the lyrics portray the journey of resilience. Despite challenges, Taylor finds the sweetness in independence and moving forward.

On the Seder plate, an orange is sometimes included as a symbol of inclusion and diversity within the Jewish community. This tradition originated as a response to exclusionary practices and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in Judaism.

On the Swiftie Seder Plate, we replace the orange 

with Red Lipstick. 

Taylor’s Red Lipstick symbolizes empowerment and confidence, reflecting Taylor Swift's themes of strength and resilience in her music. In this context, Lipstick represents the celebration of individuality and the importance of embracing one's true self, promoting inclusivity and acceptance within the community

Matzah represents the unleavened bread that the Israelites ate as they fled Egypt, hastily departing to freedom. Matzah serves as a tangible reminder of the resilience and potential of the Jewish people.

On the Swiftie Seder Plate, we replace Matzah with a Guitar Pick. 

A guitar pick embodies simplicity and potential. It represents the foundation of music, the starting point for melodies and rhythms, but it also holds the promise of creativity, expression, and the power to evoke emotion. Just as matzah represents the beginning of the journey to freedom, the guitar pick symbolizes the starting point of endless musical possibilities.

The Haggadah is a text used during the Passover Seder to guide participants through the ritual meal and retell the story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. 

On the Swiftie Seder Plate, we replace the Hagaddah with a  ticket to "The Prince of Egypt." 

In Exile,  Taylor Swift sings "I think I've seen this film before,” reflecting on the cyclical nature of relationships and experiences. We acknowledge the timeless and cyclical nature of the Passover story, which is retold and revisited each year. Each year as we gather for Passover, we’re invited to reencounter and rediscover the ancient tale of liberation, finding new meaning with each retelling.