Passover begins the evening of Saturday, April 12 and continues through Saturday, April 19, 2025
PASSOVER SERVICES AND EVENTS
All services will be broadcast on Experience Emanu-El, Facebook and YouTube.
Tot Shabbat: Prepping for Passover
Saturday, April 5 at 9:00 AM
Gather your little ones and join Rabbi Amy Ehrlich and Cantor Sara Anderson for a delightful Tot Shabbat celebration, perfect for families prepping for the joyous festival of Passover! Expect a morning filled with laughter and learning as we explore the vibrant world of Passover through lively songs, hands-on holiday art and taste testing a variety of kid friendly toppings for matzah.
We are grateful to our sponsors Laura and Andrew Todres for helping create a joyous celebration.
Women’s Passover Experience: “Unpeeling the Orange on the Seder Plate: Who Gets to Tell Women’s Stories” featuring Rabbi Leah Berkowitz
Sunday, April 6 at 10:00 AM
In the 1980s, feminists and progressive Jews began putting an orange on the seder plate to represent women in Jewish life. But as it turns out, the orange has a much more complicated origin that raises the question: who gets to tell women’s stories? We’ll explore the evolution of this ritual and talk about how we might lift up the experiences of women in our own seders this year.
Emanu-El Downtown Makers: Passover Workshop
Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 PM
Tinker, create, and play while learning about Passover. Kids will create ritual items that can be used at the seder and enjoy some pre-Passover pizza!
Young Members Circle: Sip, Savor & Seder Passover Wine Tasting
Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM
Join the Young Members Circle as we raise a glass (or four!) to Passover with an evening of fine wine, great company, and delicious bites! Join us at ZIZI, a vibrant Mediterranean spot in the heart of Chelsea, for a guided tasting of Israeli wines—each sip thoughtfully paired with flavorful appetizers inspired by the culinary traditions of Tel Aviv and beyond. Together, we’ll discover unique varietals that bring depth, history and tradition to every pour. Whether you’re looking for the perfect bottle for your Seder table or just an excuse to enjoy incredible wine with friends, this is the perfect way to welcome spring and celebrate our festival of freedom with your Emanu-El community.
Community as Family Seder
Sunday, April 13 at 4:30 PM
Community as Family, a vibrant group of solo agers, extends a warm invitation to those Temple members without close family nearby to join in a joyful, abbreviated seder on the second night of Passover.
Second Seder
Sunday, April 13 at 5:00 PM
Temple Emanu-El hosts our annual seder for the elderly from long-term care facilities and non-profit service organizations, which is organized and staffed by volunteer temple members.
Second Seder Livestream
Sunday, April 13 at 5:00 PM
Celebrate Passover with a livestream of our annual Second Seder for seniors on Experience Emanu-El, Facebook and/or YouTube.
Baby Shabbat: Let’s Celebrate Passover!
Friday, April 18 at 9:15 AM
Celebrate Passover with other families during a special Baby Shabbat, featuring Passover-themed music, blessings and a taste of matzah!
Shabbat & Conclusion of Passover Evening Worship Service
Friday, April 18 at 6:00 PM
Fifth Avenue Sanctuary and Livestream
Shabbat & Conclusion of Passover Morning Service with Yizkor
Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 AM
Fifth Avenue Sanctuary and Livestream
