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It has become custom in some Jewish communities to add new symbols to the seder plate in honor of our own identities or causes that are important to us. For me, trans liberation covers both, and it deserves its spot on the Passover table. Last Passover I added a dandelion to the seder plate for the first time. This year, as trans people continue to face vicious attacks in the United States and around the world, I am solidifying it as tradition. 

Whether you pick a flower from your yard, use dandelion greens from the market, or find some dandelion tea — add some dandelion to your seder plate for trans liberation and celebration!

A dandelion on the seder plate

For trans love and celebration

Trans joy deserves to take up space

While we move from narrow place to liberation

Dandelions transition too 

First they appear as bright as the sun 

Then the flower needs to catch its breath

For its journey has just begun

The petals close while new seeds form

And yellow becomes green

Before you know it the time has come

It lets its new self be seen

The stalk grows higher to reach the wind

While new whisps blossom and fly

They’re carried away finding soft spots to land

Bringing new life instead of goodbye

Trans beauty and courage have the same effect

When we’re seen, we give hope a chance

We are here. We always have been. We’ll continue to be.

In community. In laughter. In dance.

So a dandelion on the seder plate

For trans love and celebration

Trans joy deserves to take up space

While we move from narrow place to liberation