By Emily K. Alhadeff, Associate Editor, JTNews
Passover begins this year on Monday, March 25. Here is a comprehensive list of the public seders going on around Washington State, including alternative seders and Passover-related events. Please contact the organizations directly for further details and reservations.
First and second night seders
Monday, March 25
6:30 p.m. — Hillel at the University of Washington
Silver at silver@hilleluw.org or 206-527-1997 or
hilleluw.org/passover
Join Hillel undergraduates, Jconnectors, and members of the community for festive, themed seders led by Hillel staff and volunteers. Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please make reservations by March 18. $54 community, $25 Jconnect, $12 students. At Hillel at University of Washington, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
7 p.m. — Chabad of Spokane
Rabbi Yisroel Hahn at RabbiHahn@gmail.com or
509-443-8770 or www.JewishSpokane.com
The Passover seder, conducted in both Hebrew and English, will be interactive, integrated with Chassidic tales, Jewish humor, songs, and insights into Passover’s relevance for today. Enjoy a festive, full-course, catered holiday dinner in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Suggested donation: $25 adults, $15 children, students free. No one turned away due to a lack of funds. At Chabad of Spokane, 412 East Third St., Moscow, Id.
7 p.m. — Chabad Jewish Discovery Center, Thurston County
Rabbi Cheski Edelman at rabbi@jewisholympia.com or
360-584-4306 or www.JewishOlympia.com
Enjoy a community seder complete with hand-baked matzoh, wine, and dinner. Discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah. $20 adults, $10 students, 12 and under free. At Chabad Jewish Discovery Center, 1770 Barnes Blvd. SW, Tumwater.
7:20—11:30 p.m. — Passover Seder in Russian
Rabbi Yechezkel Rapoport at rabbi@shalomseattle.org or 206-387-3919 or shalomseattle.org/pages.aspx?page=Seder
Conducted by Rabbi Yechezkel Rapoport. Register by contacting 206-387-3919 or rabbi@shalomseattle.org. $16 adults, $8 seniors, free for kids and students. At Congregation Shaarei Tefilah Lubavitch, 6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
7:30 p.m. — Chabad of the Central Cascades
Info@chabadissaquah.com or 425-427-1654 or www.chabadissaquah.com
Relive the Exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a community seder with hand-baked matzoh, wine, and a dinner spiced with traditional customs. RSVP by March 18. Suggested donation: $36 adults, $18 children 4-12. At Chabad of the Central Cascades, 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah.
7:30 p.m. —Congregation Shaarei Tefillah
Chabad of Seattle at info@chabadofseattle.org or
206-527-1411 or www.ChabadofSeattle.org
Community seder and dinner. No one will be turned away if they cannot pay. RSVP online. $20 adults, $8 children, students, seniors. At Congregation Shaarei Tefilah Lubavitch, 6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
7:45 p.m. — Chabad Jewish Center, Vancouver
Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg at info@jewishclarkcounty.com or 360-993-5222 or www.jewishclarkcounty.com
A meaningful and enjoyable community seder, complete with a gourmet dinner and four cups of fine kosher wine. $30 adult, $20 child. At Chabad Jewish Center, 9604 NE 126th Ave., Vancouver.
7:45 p.m. — Chabad of Pierce County
rabbi@chabadpiercecounty.com or 253-565-8770 or www.ChabadPierceCounty.com
An in-depth Hebrew/English Passover experience with plenty of translation, traditional songs, and lively discussion. Relive the triumph of Passover and discover the seder’s relevance to today’s modern Jew over a tasty meal. At Chabad of Tacoma, 2146 N Mildred St., Tacoma.
8:15 p.m. — West Seattle Torah Learning Center
Rabbi Yehuda Greer at rabbigreer@gmail.com or
206-643-6623 or www.seattlekollel.org
Join the West Seattle TLC for an inspiring traditional first seder in a warm community setting. Please RSVP. Free. At the West Seattle Torah Learning Center, 5121 SW Olga St., Seattle.
Tuesday, March 26
Congregation Eitz Or
Terry at info@eitzor.org or 206-467-2617 or www.eitzor.org
Rediscover the feeling of community at Congregation Eitz Or’s community seder. Deepen Passover’s meaning through story, song, and relevant teachings. Registration required for time, location, and cost. At Congregation Eitz Or, Seattle.
6 p.m. — Bet Alef Community Seder
Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or www.betalef.org
Explore the mystical teachings of Passover through traditional symbols, story, and songs. Discover anew the spiritual dimensions of Passover. Catered seder and dinner. $38 members, $48 non-members. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle.
6 p.m. — Congregation Kol Shalom
Janice Hill, Temple Administrator, at congregationkolshalom@gmail.com or 206-842-9010 or www.kolshalom.net
Congregation Kol Shalom celebrates second night seder with a community potluck. Please bring a vegetarian side dish that is kosher for Pesach. Free. At Congregation Kol Shalom, 9010 Miller Rd., Bainbridge Island.
6 p.m. — Congregation Tikvah Chadashah
Roy Hamrick at 206-355-1414 or
www.tikvahchadashah.org
Puget Sound’s LGBT chavurah hosts a second night Passover seder. Meat potluck (no hametz, please). Ritual food and wine will be provided. This is a spirited community event where all are welcome. Requested donation of $20 per person, $10 for students/low income, free for children under 13. RSVP by March 20. At the Center for Urban Horticulture at the UW, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle.
6:30 p.m. — Temple B’nai Torah
Karen Sakamoto at ksakamoto@templebnaitorah.org or
425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org
A traditional seder dinner led by Rabbi James Mirel and Cantor David Serkin-Poole. Meet new friends at this community-building event. Open to all. RSVP required. $45 adults, $20 children. Prices go up on March 12. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue.
7:30 p.m. — Chabad of Spokane
Rabbi Yisroel Hahn at RabbiHahn@gmail.com or 509-443-8770 or www.JewishSpokane.com
See details above. At Chabad of Spokane, 412 East Third St., Moscow, Id.
8:30 p.m. — Chabad of the Central Cascades
Rabbi Berry Farkash at rabbifarkash@gmail.com or 425-427-1654 or
www.chabadissaquah.com
See details above. At Chabad of the Central Cascades, 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah.
Other Passover events
Friday, March 22
7—8:30 p.m. — Hametz Fest Community Shabbat Dinner
Marjie Cogan at
marjiecogan@bethshalomseattle.org or
206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Come for a delicious hametz-packed Shabbat dinner and keep your own kitchen clean in preparation for Pesach. Catered by Eric Gorbman. Reservations and prepayment required by March 18. $20. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Saturday, March 23
10:45 a.m.—12:30 p.m. — Passover Fun with Story and Swimming
Amy Paquette at amyhp@jewishinseattle.org or 206-774-2237 or bit.ly/passoverswim
Temple Beth Or and PJ Library will explore the exodus from Egypt through singing, storytelling, and swimming. Geared toward children ages 2-8. Space is limited. Free. At Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood.
4—6 p.m. — Pre-Passover Family Seder
Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or www.betalef.org
An interactive and fun way to experience Passover. Kid-friendly, family-friendly model seder. Share blessings, stories, singing, fun and a potluck dinner. $25 per family. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle.
5—9 p.m. — Congregation Beth Israel
Jennifer Winchell at congregationbethisraelwallawalla@ymail.com
Annual potluck Passover seder. Free. At Congre”‘ gation Beth Israel, 1202 E Alder St., Walla Walla.
Sunday, March 24
2—4 p.m. — Passover Workshop
Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or www.betalef.org
Discover ways to move from places of stuckness into deeper meaning and greater joy in your life. Free. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle.
Thursday, March 28
11 a.m.— 1:30 p.m. — Passover Lunches
Silver at silver@hilleluw.org or
206-527-1997 or hilleluw.org/passover
Macaroons, matzah ball soup, gefilte fish, or potato kugel? What is your favorite Passover food? Don’t miss Hillel Passover lunches, a Seattle Jewish community tradition. Reserve online today for discounted reservations. $18 Jconnect and community, $8 students. At Hillel at the University of Washington, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
5—6 p.m. — SJCC Chocolate Seder
bit.ly/chocseder
A short, traditional seder, but everything will be made with chocolate. Chocolate-dipped strawberries (instead of parsley) and a chocolate egg for the seder plate. For families with kids of all ages. Kidstown members free. $5 members, $10 non-members, $20 member families, $30 non-member families. At the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
6—7 p.m. — SJCC Young Family Passover Seder
bit.ly/familyseder
Seder for families with children ages 6 and younger. Celebrate the Passover story with food, music, and crafts. All families welcome. $15 members age 6-plus, $65 guests. At the Seattle Jewish Community School, 12351 Eighth Ave. NE, Seattle.
Friday, March 29
11 a.m.— 1:30 p.m. — Passover Lunches
Silver at silver@hilleluw.org or
206-527-1997 or hilleluw.org/passover
See details above. At Hillel at the University of Washington, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Saturday, March 30
4:30—7:30 p.m. — Congregation Emanu-el Seder
Faith Hayflich at info@spokaneemanu-el.org or 509-835-5050 or www.spokaneemanu-el.org
A friendly community seder with singing, full meal with all the traditional foods. Babysitting by donation. $25/$11 member adults/kids, $32/$15 nonmember adults/kids, $15 college students, free for active military and kids under 7. At the Unitarian Universalist Church facility, 4340 W Ft. George Wright Dr., Spokane.
5 p.m. — Secular Jewish Circle
info@secularjewishcircle.org or 206-528-1944 or www.secularjewishcircle.org
This seder tells the Passover story from a non-theistic and Humanistic perspective. Secular Haggadah, plenty of singing and food. $35 non-members. At Secular Jewish Circle, Wallingford area, Seattle.
5 p.m. — Congregation Kol Ami Community Passover Seder
425-844-1604
With Rabbi Mark Glickman and a meal by Balabuste Catering. After the seder, enjoy musical entertainment by Jewbilee and a live auction to raise funds for the congregation. $35 adults, $17 age 6-12, 5 and under free. At Redmond Ridge Community Center, 10735 Cedar Park Crescent NE, Redmond.
Sunday, March 31
4 p.m. — Passover Seder in Russian
Leonid Orlov at familylife@jfsseattle.org or 206-726-3619 or www.jfsseattle.org
Cantor Marina Belenky will lead the Reform seder in Russian with her own Russian language trio, and a traditional seder meal (kosher with advance request). Tickets must be purchased by phone in advance. $5 adults, under 18 free. Call for location, Bellevue.
5—8 p.m. — Kadima Seder
Kathy Gallagher at office@kadima.org or 206-547-3914 or www.kadima.org
A progressive, inclusive, participatory seder. The Kadima Haggadah respects tradition while making the story of Passover accessible and meaningful to modern Jews. Vegetarian potluck meal. $12 adults, $5 children. At Prospect Church, 1919 E Prospect St., Seattle.