Maror

Grab some of that bitter herb, enough to make the size of a small egg if you would crunch it into a ball. Some have the custom of using both horseradish and romaine lettuce (though either/or is also ok). Dip the bitter herb in the charoset. Shake off any ...

When do we eat the bitter herbs, and how much should one have?

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Click on the images for information... Go to The Official Seder How-To Bitter herbs and romaine lettuce. The Maror is placed in the center of the plate. One may use either peeled and grated raw horseradish or Romaine lettuce, or both. The center of the ...

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Many have the custom of using both horseradish and romaine lettuce to fulfill the obligation to consume maror (bitter herbs) on Passover night. The sages of the Mishna Pesachim 39a. list five vegetables which may be used for maror. Unfortunately, it is ...

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