By Emily Keeler Alhadeff, Assistant Editor, JTNews

Looking for a place to celebrate the seder? All over the state you’ll find different organizations and synagogues hosting a seder that will be perfect for you. Please contact the individual organization to make your reservations — and hurry, many sell out before the holiday!

Passover seders

Saturday 16 April

5–7:30 p.m. — Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
info@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or www.betalef.org
This family potluck seder is an interactive, kid-friendly event, led by Rabbi Olivier BenHaim. Share in blessings and storytelling, sing and have a great time together. Non-members welcome. Suggested donation $25/family. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, location TBA, Seattle.

Monday 18 April

8 p.m. — Chabad Jewish Center of
Vancouver, Wash.
info@JewishClarkCounty.com or 360-993-5222 or www.jewishclarkcounty.com
$30/adults, $20/children before April 11. $35/adults, $25/children after April 11. At Chabad Jewish Center, 9604 NE 126th Ave. Suite 2320, Vancouver.
7 p.m. — Chabad Jewish Discovery Center
info@jewisholympia.com or 360-584-4306 or www.jewisholympia.com
$18/adults, $9/students, free/children under 12. At Phoenix Inn, 415 Capitol Way N, Olympia.
8:30 p.m. — Family-Style Seder for UW Students
Rabbi Elie and Chaya Estrin at chabaduw@earthlink.net or 206-523-1359
or www.jewishuw.com
Family-style seder for students at the University of Washington and surrounding campuses. To sponsor a student please call 206-523-1359. Free for students. At Chabad at the University of Washington, 5200 21st Ave. NE, Seattle.
7 p.m. — Hillel UW
206-527-1997 or www.hilleluw.org/passover
Join Hillel undergraduates, Jconnectors and community members for festive-themed seders led by Hillel staff and volunteers. RSVP by April 11. Supervised by the Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. $54/community, $25/Jconnect, $12/students. At Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
8 p.m. — Chabad Jewish Center of Whatcom County and WWU
info@jewishbellingham.com or 360-393-3845 or www.jewishbellingham.com
$25/adults, $15/children under 12, $72/families, $5/student. At the WWU Viking Union, Room 565, Bellingham.
7:30 p.m. — Chabad of Central Cascades
info@chabadissaquah.com or 425-427-1654 or www.chabadissaquah.com/Seder
Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a community seder complete with hand-baked matzoh, wine, and a wonderful dinner spiced with unique traditional customs. Explore the Kabalistic insight on the number four. RSVP by April 10. $36/adults, $25/children. At Chabad of the Central Cascades, 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah.
8 p.m. — Chabad of Pierce County
Rabbi Zalman Heber at rabbi@chabadpiercecounty.com or 253-565-8770
In-depth Hebrew/English Passover experience, with plenty of translation, traditional songs and lively discussion. No one turned away due to lack of funds. $25/adults, $18/children under 12. At Chabad of Pierce County, 2146 N Mildred St., Tacoma.
8:30 p.m. — West Seattle TLC
Rabbi David Fredman at rabbifredman@gmail.com or 206-251-4063
All-inclusive community seder. $18. No one turned away for lack of funds. Make checks payable to the Seattle Kollel. Location TBA, Seattle.

Tuesday 19 April

6 p.m. — Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
info@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or www.betalef.org
With a new Haggadah and Rabbi Olivier BenHaim as guide, explore the deeper mystical teachings of Jewish lineage. Discover anew the spiritual dimensions of Passover. Reservations required. $38/members, $48/non-members, $20/member children 6 and up,  $25/non-member children. After April 12, add $5 per person. At Unitarian Universalist Church, 6556 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
8 p.m. — Chabad Russian Community Seder
rabbi@evryinseattle.org or 206-387-3919
$16/adults, $8/children and students, free/seniors. At Congregation Shaarei Tefilah–Lubavitch, 6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
6 p.m. — Congregation Beth Hatikvah
Harriet Greenberg at 360-373-9884
$25/members and their guests, $10/children ages 5–12, $36/non-members and guests, $15/children. At Silverdale Community Center.
6 p.m. — Congregation Kol Shalom
admin@kolshalom.net or 206-842-9010 or www.kolshalom.net
Free community potluck seder. At Congregation Kol Shalom, 9010 Miller Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island.
8:30 p.m. — Congregation Shevet Achim
Vivian Blum at events@shevetachim.com or 206-232-2279 or www.shevetachim.com
$36/adults, $18/children. At Northwest Yeshiva High School, 5017 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island.
6–9 p.m. — Congregation Tikvah Chadashah, Puget Sound’s GLBT Chavurah
RAHamrick@Hamrickinvestment.com or 206-328-6586
Co-sponsored by Kolenu. Meat potluck, no chametz. $20/adult, $10/student and low-income, free/children. RSVP by April 11. At Graham Visitor Center, Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle.
8:30 p.m. — Family-Style Seder for UW Students
Rabbi Elie and Chaya Estrin at chabaduw@earthlink.net or 206-523-1359
or www.jewishuw.com
Family-style seder for students at the UW and surrounding campuses. To sponsor a student call 206-523-1359. Free for students. At Chabad at University of Washington, 5200 21st Ave. NE, Seattle.
9:30–12:15 p.m. — Passover First Day Yom Tov Service
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 or www.bethshalomseattle.org
Holiday service for Passover. No kiddush lunch served during the holiday. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
8 p.m. — Chabad Jewish Center of Whatcom County and WWU
info@jewishbellingham.com or 360-393-3845 or www.jewishbellingham.com
$25/adults, $15/under 12, $72/families, $5/student. At Chabad Jewish Center of Whatcom County and WWU, 820 Newell St., Bellingham.
8:30 p.m. — Chabad of the Central Cascades
info@chabadissaquah.com or 425-427-1654 or www.chabadissaquah.com/Seder
Experience the liberation and freedom of Passover. Discover the seder’s relevance to today’s modern Jew. $36/adult, $25/child. At Chabad of the Central Cascades, 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah.
8:30 p.m. — Chabad of Seattle/Congregation Shaarei Tefilah
info@chabadofseattle.org or 206-527-1411
$20/adults, $8/seniors, students and children. At Congregation Shaarei Tefilah–Lubavitch, 6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
6 p.m. — Temple B’nai Torah
Melissa Bloom at mbloom@TempleBnaiTorah.org or 425-603-9677 or www.TempleBnaiTorah.org
$45/adults, $20/children 6–12, free/children under 5. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE 4th St., Bellevue.
6 p.m. — Temple Beth El
Petra Masellas at 253-564-7101 or tbeseder.eventbrite.com
$20/adult, $15/child. At Temple Beth El, 5975 S 12th St., Tacoma.
6:30–9 p.m. — Stroum Jewish Community Center
Roni Antebi at ronia@sjcc.org or 206-388-0832
Second-night seder geared toward adults and families with children over the age of 10. Led by Rabbi Anson Laytner. Kosher meal catered by Nosh Away. Register and make payment no later than April 15. $35/SJCC members, $50/non-members, $25/senior SJCC members (65-plus), $35/senior non-members (65-plus), $22/children 7–15, free/children 6 and under. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
8 p.m. — Traditional Passover Seder
Rabbi Zalman Heber at rabbi@chabadpiercecounty.com or 253-565-8770
Enjoy an in-depth Hebrew/English Passover experience, with plenty of translation, traditional songs and lively discussion. No one turned away due to lack of funds. $25/adults, $18/children under 12. At Chabad of Pierce County, 2146 N Mildred St., Tacoma.

Saturday 23 April

4 p.m. — Congregation Olympic B’nai Shalom
360-683-4712
$17/adults, $12/children 5–16. At Congregation Olympic B’nai Shalom, Unitarian Universalist Church, Agnew.
5 p.m. — Congregation Kol Ami
admin@kolaminw.org or 425-844-1604
$36/members, $18/children 5–12, free/children under 5. $40/non-members, $20/non-member children, free/under five. Please pay by April 15. Mail check to 16530 Avondale Rd. NE, Woodinville, WA 98077. At Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Dr., Bothell.
5:30–9:30 p.m. — Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound
info@secularjewishcircle.org or 206-528-1944 or secularjewishcircle.org
$20/members, $35/non-members, $10/children over 5, free/children under 5. At Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound. Call for location. Seattle (Wallingford).
5:45 p.m. — Temple Beth El Women’s Seder
sisterhood@templebethel18.org or templebethel18sisterhood.eventbrite.com
Temple Beth El Sisterhood women’s seder. $13–$24. At Temple Beth El, 5975 S 12th St., Tacoma.

Sunday 24 April

5 p.m. — Passover Seder in Russian
Irina Vorona at ivorona@jfsseattle.org or 425-643-2221, ext. 14
Cantor Marina Belenky will lead a Reform seder in Russian with the assistance of Wendy Marcus, Temple Beth Am music director, and her own Russian language trio, Marianna. For non-English speaking immigrants. Space is limited. Please make reservations by April 8. Printed confirmation will be required for admission. Children and grandchildren are welcome. Free. At Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle.
5 p.m. — Walla Walla’s Congregation Beth Israel
Jennifer Winchell at winchelljennifer@yahoo.com
Anyone in Walla Walla is welcome to join Congregation Beth Israel’s seder at the synagogue. Everyone will either bring something or help lead part of the seder. Free. At Congregation Beth Israel, Walla Walla.

Monday 25 April

5 p.m. — Havurat Ee Shalom
Gayle Sommers at leftwingjew@gmail.com or 206-463-4687
Potluck, no charge. Reservations required and attendees are expected to either help with setup or cleanup. At Havurat Ee Shalom, 15401 Westside Hwy SW, Vashon Island.

Other events

Thursday 7 April

7–9 p.m. — Passover Gourmet Kosher Wine Tasting
Roni Antebi at ronia@sjcc.org or 206-388-0832
Come experience flavorful and unique kosher wines from around the world. Professionally led wine tasting by Dr. David Isenberg. $25. At Chandler’s on Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave. N, Seattle.

Sunday 10 April

2–4 p.m. — Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue Passover Workshop
info@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or www.betalef.org
Pre-Passover Workshop led by Rabbi Olivier BenHaim. Using the Passover story, explore ways to step from places of stuckness into deeper meaning and greater joy. At Unity of Bellevue, 16330 NE 4th St., Bellevue.
3–5 p.m. — Discovering Passover Together: A Passover Gathering for Interfaith Couples and Families
Emily Harris-Shears at eharris@jfsseattle.org or 206-861-8784 or http://jew.sh/YJJZ
A trip around the seder table, exploring symbols and traditions. Discover the richness of historic and contemporary Passover rituals and themes. Couples and families with kids of all ages welcome. RSVP required. $10 suggested donation/family. At Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E, Seattle.

Wednesday 13 April

4– 5 p.m. — Matzoh Roca Cooking Class
Matt at Mattk@sjcc.org or 206-388-0830
An exciting cooking class taught by Coach Katie for K–5th graders. $5/SJCC Kidstown members, $10/SJCC members and guests. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.

Wednesday 20 April

4–6 p.m. — Ages 0–5 Family-Friendly Seder
Eli Warshal at Eliw@sjcc.org or 206-526-8073
Older siblings welcome. A light vegetarian meal will be served. $10/children 6 and over, $5/children 2–5, free/children 2 and under. At the Stroum JCC–Seattle, 2618 NE 80th St., Seattle.
9:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Passover Second Day Yom Tov Service
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 or www.bethshalomseattle.org
Holiday service for Passover. No kiddush lunch served during the holiday. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.

Thursday 21 April

5–6 p.m. — Chocolate Family Seder
Matt at Mattk@sjcc.org or 206-388-0830
A short traditional Seder, where everything is made of chocolate! For K–5th graders. At Kidstown. $5/SJCC members, $10/non-members, $20/SJCC member family, $30/non-member family. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
10 a.m.– 4 p.m. — Hillel UW Passover Blood Drive
The Puget Sound Mobile Blood Center will be at Hillel before, during, and after Thursday’s Passover lunch. Kosher-for-Passover snacks and drinks available. Make reservations at www.hilleluw.org/blooddrive. At Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. — Hillel UW Passover Lunches
206-527-1997 or www.hilleluw.org/passover
Hillel lunches are a Seattle Passover tradition. All food supervised by the Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. $8/students, $15/community and Jconnect with prepaid online reservations, or $18 at the door. At Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.

Friday 22 April

11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. — Hillel UW Passover Lunches
206-527-1997 or www.hilleluw.org/passover
Hillel lunches are a Seattle Passover tradition. All food supervised by the Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. $8/students.,$15/community and Jconnect with prepaid online reservations, or $18 at the door. At Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
7 p.m. — Freedom Shabbat
206-527-1997 or www.hilleluw.org/passover
This special Shabbat will connect the Passover story to issues of modern slavery and human trafficking. All food supervised by the Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. For undergraduates and Jconnectors. $15/Jconnect, free/undergrads. At Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.

Saturday 23 April

7–9 p.m. — Passover Iron Chef: Matzoh Pizza – Teens and Tweens
Matt at Mattk@sjcc.org or 206-388-0830
Co-sponsored with BBYO’s Teen Connection. Battle head to head to create the best matzoh pizza. All ingredients provided for your creation along with other Passover snacks. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.

Tuesday 26 April

5–6 p.m. — Passover Family Fun Learning Event
Matt at Mattk@sjcc.org or 206-388-0830
Geared toward families with children pre-K to 5th grade. Come learn about Passover in a fun and exciting way. Explore the themes of Passover through music, art projects, cooking and games. Free for Kidstown members and families. $5/SJCC members (single ticket), $10/non-members (single ticket), $20/SJCC member family, $30/non-member family. In the Polack Room at Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.