You’ll see a roasted egg on the plate. It’s burnt, cracked, and a little blackened. Looks like a science experiment gone wrong.
But that’s the symbol of mourning. Eggs are traditional food for those in grief. It reminds us of the destroyed Temple in Jerusalem.
Also, eggs are round. They represent the cycle of life. And since they’re hard-boiled, they can’t be broken easily. Like the Jewish people, apparently. Resilient and a bit stubborn.
