By Leyna Krow, Assistant Editor, JTNews
If you don’t have a seder planned at home or with family or friends, plenty of synagogues and organizations around Washington State will be hosting community seders. Share a meal with a stranger and make a new friend on this holiday that celebrates the exodus from Egypt. Please contact the individual organization for reservations and questions.
Monday, March 29
Time TBD – Chabad of the Central Cascades
www.chabadissaquah.com
The story of Exodus comes alive through mystical meanings and Kabbalistic insights told through humor and melody. Suggested donation of $36/adults, $20/children, no one turned away due to lack of funds. RSVP requested by March 20. At the Chabad House, 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah.
7 p.m. – The Chabad Jewish Discovery Center
360-584-4306, rabbicheski@jewisholympia.com, or www.jewisholympia.com
Discover the seder’s relevance to the modern Jew in a warm and friendly environment. Suggested donation $18/adults, free/children and students. At the Chabad Jewish Discovery Center, 1611 Legion Way SE, Olympia.
7 p.m. – Ravenna Kibbutz
www.ravennakibbutz.org/events/2010-03-29
Kosher dairy/vegetarian seder dinner with residents and friends of the Ravenna Kibbutz. All welcome, RSVP requested. Suggested donation of $15. At Ravenna Kibbutz House Bet, 6316 23rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
7 p.m. – Hillel at the University of Washington
Join Hillel undergraduates, Jconnectors and community members for festive themed seders led by Hillel staff and volunteers. Food supervised by the Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. $54/community, $25/Jconnect, $12/students. At Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
7:15 p.m. – Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County
425-967-3036, rabbi@jewishsnohomish.com or www.jewishsnohomish.com
A traditional, insightful, uplifting seder in a great atmosphere. $36/adults, $15/children ages 12 and younger, free/children under 2. At the Chabad Center, 22225 100th Ave. W, Edmonds.
7:25 p.m. – Chabad of Spokane
509-443-0770 or jewishspokane.com
$25/adults, $18/children under 12. At Chabad of Spokane, 4116 E 37th Ave., Spokane.
7:45 p.m. – Chabad of Pierce County
253-565-8770, seder@chabadpiercecounty.com, or www.chabadpiercecounty.com
An in-depth Hebrew/English Passover experience with translation, traditional songs and lively discussion. RSVP requested. $25/adults, $18/children under 12. At the site of the future Chabad Jewish Center, 2146 N Mildred St., Tacoma.
8 p.m. – Chabad Jewish Center of Whatcom County
360-393-3845 or rsvp@jewishbellingham.com
$25/adults, $75/families, free/students. At the Chabad House, 820 Newell St., Bellingham.
8 p.m. – The Seattle Kollel
Rabbi David Fredman at 206-251-4063 or rabbifredman@gmail.com
Join the Seattle Kollel for an explanatory Passover seder. Learn the depth and wisdom behind why this is the most celebrated night in the Jewish year. $20/adult, $10/child. At the Seattle Kollel, 5305 52nd Ave. S, Seattle.
8 p.m. – Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County
Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg at 360-993-5222 or info@chabadclarkcounty.com
An inspirational and enjoyable family-friendly community seder complete with a catered gourmet dinner and four cups of fine kosher wine. $30/adults, $20/children. At the Chabad Jewish Center, 9604 NE 126th Ave., suite 2320, Vancouver.
8 p.m. – Chabad Russian Community Seder
206-387-3919 or rabbi@evryinseattle.org
$16/adults, $16/students and children, free/seniors. At the Chabad House, 6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
8:15 p.m. – Chabad of Seattle Community Seder
206-527-1411 or info@chabadofseattle.org
$20/adults, $5/seniors, students and children. At the Chabad House, 6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
Tuesday, March 30
Time TBD – Chabad of the Central Cascades
www.chabadissaquah.com
The story of Exodus comes alive through mystical meanings and Kabbalistic insights told through humor and melody. Suggested donation of $36/adults, $20/children. No one turned away due to lack of funds. RSVP requested by March 20. At the Chabad House, 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah.
Time TBD – Hillel UW Second Night GLBTQ Seder
joshf@hilleluw.org
This special seder will connect the Passover story to GLBTQ history. For students and Jconnect members, ages 18-32. Food not supervised by the Va’ad. Location TBD.
5:30 p.m. – Congregation Beth Sholom
Debbie Greene 509-735-1149 or
richland.uscjhost.net/seder.asp
$27/adult members, $37/adult non-members, $16/children 7-13, $6/children under 7, free/children under 4. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 312 Thayer Dr., Richland.
6 p.m. – Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
Shellie Oakley at 206-527-9399 or
shellie@betalef.org
Explore the deeper mystical teachings of the Jewish lineage and share the traditional symbols and story of Passover. Led by Rabbi Olivier BenHaim. For members: $38/adults, $20/children. For non-members: $48/adults, $25/children. RSVP requested by March 23. At the University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
6 p.m. – Temple Beth Hatfiloh
China Star at 360-754-8519 or
tbh@bethhatfiloh.org
An open, relaxed and participatory community seder. For members: $20/adults, $10/first child, $5/additional child. For non-members: $25/adults, $15/first child, $10/additional child. At Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave. SE, Olympia.
6 p.m. – Congregation Tikvah Chadashah
206-355-1414 or ctc@tikvahchadashah.org
Annual community seder hosted by Seattle’s GLBTQ chavurah. Requested donation of $20/adults, free/children. All are welcome. At the Graham Visitors Center in the University of Washington Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E, Seattle.
6 p.m. – Temple B’nai Torah
Karen Sakamoto at 425-603-9677
Led by Rabbi James L. Mirel and Cantor David Serkin-Poole. Enjoy a traditional seder dinner catered by Terentino. Vegetarian meals available upon advance request. $45/adults, $20/kids ages 6-12, free/kids 5 and under. RSVP requested by March 16. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE 4th St., Bellevue.
6:30 p.m. – Bet Chaverim
Howard Orlean at 206-577-0403 or ho-gs@comcast.net
A traditional celebration with music and an affordable seder of the finest blend of homemade and catered foods. For members: $22/adult, $12/children ages 6-12, $5/children ages 2-5. For non-members: $28/adult, $18/children ages 6-12, $8/children ages 2-5. RSVP requested by March 24. At Bet Chaverim, 25701 14th Pl. S, Des Moines.
6:30 p.m. – Hillel of Western Washington University
hillelwwu@gmail.com
This seder is focused on the exile of Jews throughout history. Participants will read short passages and enjoy a great meal together. Free. At the Shalom Center, 102 Highland Dr., Bellingham.
6:30 p.m. – Stroum JCC
Roni Antebi at 206-2327115, ext. 269 or ronia@sjcc.org
Join the SJCC for a traditional second night Passover seder recalling the exodus from Egypt and freedom from slavery. $35/adult members, $50 for adult non-members. $25/senior members, $35/senior non-members, $22/children ages 7-15, free/children 6 and under. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
7:45 p.m. – Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County
425-967-3036, rabbi@jewishsnohomish.com or www.jewishsnohomish.com
A traditional, insightful, uplifting seder in a great atmosphere. $36/adults, $15/ages 12 and younger, free/children under 2. At the Chabad Center, 22225 100th Ave. W, Edmonds.
7:45 p.m. – Chabad of Pierce County
253-565-8770, seder@chabadpiercecounty.com or
www.chabadpiercecounty.com
An in-depth Hebrew/English Passover experience with translation, traditional songs and lively discussion. RSVP requested. $25/adults, $18/child under 12. At the site of the future Chabad Jewish Center, 2146 N Mildred St., Tacoma.
8 p.m. – Ravenna Kibbutz
www.ravennakibbutz.org/events/2010-03-29
Kosher dairy/vegetarian seder dinner with residents and friends of the Ravenna Kibbutz. All welcome, RSVP requested. Suggested donation of $15. At Ravenna Kibbutz House Gimel, House Gimel, 6211 23rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
Wednesday, March 31
6 p.m. – Congregation Kol Shalom
Beth at 206-842-9010 or
admin@kolshalom.net
Potluck supper. Free. At Congregation Kol Shalom, 9010 Miller Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island.
Thursday, April 1
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. – Hillel UW Community Passover Lunches
It’s a Seattle Jewish community tradition you won’t want to miss. Food supervised by the Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. No reservations needed. $15/community, $7/students. At Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
6 p.m. – Russian Seder
Irina Vorona at 425-643-2221 or
ivorona@jfsseattle.org
Through a partnership with Jewish Family Service, Temple Beth Am is hosting a Passover seder in Russian for non-English speaking immigrants. Free. At Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle.
Friday, April 2
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. – Hillel UW Community Passover Lunches
It’s a Seattle Jewish community tradition you won’t want to miss. Food supervised by the Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. No reservations needed. $15/community, $7/students. At Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Saturday, April 3
5 p.m. – Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound
info@secularjewishcircle.org or
206-528-1944
Join the only Secular Humanistic Jewish community in Seattle for Passover. $20/members, $35/non-members, $10/children. Location TBD.
6 p.m. – Congregation Kol Ami
Stephanie Glickman at sasglick@msn.com
$35/adults, $15/kids under 12. At the Carol Edwards Center, 17401 133rd Ave. NE, Woodinville.