Passover

The week-long holiday of Passover, in which we celebrate our Exodus from Egypt, gives us several opportunities to come together as a community.

Passover 2023/5783
April 5 – 12

Passover 2023 - Free to Be Jew and Me overlaid on a photo of cherry blossoms

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From kadeish (reciting the Kiddush) to nirtzah (the conclusion), this video from the WHC clergy team will help you lead your own seder.


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Signature Catering can help take the stress out of hosting the Passover holiday.

2023 Passover Catering Menu-Central Drop Off

2023 Passover Catering Menu-Final (9)

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Passover Links & Resources

Creative Ideas For Your Passover Seder
Discover something “new” in the “old” Passover story with this resource from ReformJudaism.org.

Customs and Rituals
Explore the customs and rituals of Passover in this guide from ReformJudaism.org.

Melodies
From classic melodies to contemporary twists, Spotify has a playlist of Passover songs to help fill your seder with music.

Passover Seder for Interfaith Families
Feeling overwhelmed by all the details of Passover? “Setting the Passover Table” from InterfaithFamily provides the information you need to host a seder, even if you didn’t grow up with this tradition.

Creating an Inclusive Seder
A few suggestions for how our seders and their messages can be fully welcoming—not just to those who share our tables, but to the greater community.

Passover Seder for Young Children (4-5 Years)
How do you make the holiday meaningful for the youngest members of your family? This resource from ReformJudaism.org outlines ways to help young children understand the importance of Passover.

Recipes: The Best of Passover
The Jewish Food Experience has rounded up a list of the best recipes to meet your food needs this Passover.

Passover - Karpas (Parsley)