Passover officially begins sundown Monday, March 29. Synagogues and JCCs throughout the Bay Area are observing the holiday all next week with reflective seders and festive parties.
saturday | 27
Passover celebration for young children and their families. Newborn to 5 years old. At Jewish Gateways, 409 Liberty St., El Cerrito. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. RSVP to (510) 559-8140.
sunday | 28
Family Passover Party. Storytelling, matzah, jewelry shop. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 3:30 p.m. $7-$17. (650) 223-8788.
monday | 29
Congregation Shir Hadash Passover Seder.
Kosher-for-Passover dinner. At 20 Cherry Blossom Lane,
Los Gatos. 6 p.m. $18-$54. RSVP to [email protected].
San Francisco Hillel Grads Passover Seder. For Hillel students and Hillel graduates. At S.F. Hillel, 33 Banbury Drive, S.F. 6-9 p.m. $18. sanfrancisco.hillel.org.
First Night Seder. Seder and catered meal. At Adath Israel, 1851 Noriega St., S.F. 7 p.m. $35-$60. RSVP to (415) 564-5665.
Passover Seder. At Chabad of Contra Costa, 1671 Newell Ave., Walnut Creek. 7:30 p.m. www.jewishcontracosta.com.
Passover Seder. Chabad of the Richmond seder with handmade matzah, wine and dinner. Also Tuesday, March 30. At Richmond Torah Center, 423 10th Ave., S.F. 8 p.m. $20-$45. RSVP to (415) 386-8123.
tuesday | 30
Interactive Tot Seder, On One Foot Seder and Talk Amongst Yourselves Seder. Three separate seders happening simultaneously. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 5:30 p.m. $8-$55. www.etzchayim.org.
Second Night Seder. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 5 p.m. $18-$54. www.templesanjose.org.
The Second Night of Passover. Family-friendly, participatory seder and dinner. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 5:30 p.m. www.tbhrichmond.org.
Annual Second Night Passover Seder. Seder meal prepared by chef Deb Heaphy. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 6 p.m. $20-$70. RSVP to (707) 253-7305.
Second Night Passover Seder. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 6-10 p.m. (510) 522-9355.
Passover Seder with Beyt Tikkun. At 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley. 6:30-11 p.m. $25-$35. [email protected].
Passover Traditional Second Seder. Catered five-course kosher dinner. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 6:30 p.m. $38-$55. (925) 934-9446.
Second Night Seder. Kosher dinner by Four Seasons Catering, music by Achi Ben Shalom. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. RSVP to (415) 661-3383.
Community Passover for Russian Speakers. Music, poetry and holiday food. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $20-$25. (650) 223-8621.
Passover Seder Potluck for Singles. For Jewish singles ages 40-65. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $5-$10. (650) 223-8605.
Passover Seder. Kosher seder meal, afikomen hunt and prizes. At Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose. 8 p.m. $20-$38. (408) 264-8542.
Silicon Valley YAD Second Night Seder. For young adults ages 21-45. Wine, catered meal and seder. At a private home. 8 p.m. $30. [email protected].
wednesday | 31
Out of Order Seder. Passover cabaret and fundraiser with food, drink and performances by Josh Kornbluth, Nato Green and Amy Tobin. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 7 p.m. $100. (415) 655-7836.
thursday | 1
Social Justice Passover Seder. Led by Rabbi Lee Bycel. Using the frame of Passover to discuss ending genocide in Darfur. At University of San Francisco, Fromm Hall, Fulton Street between Clayton and Cole Streets, S.F. 6-8 p.m. Free. (415) 422-6601.
Women’s Seder. Potluck seder, special Haggadah with new readings. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 6 p.m. $12. [email protected].
friday | 2
Russian River Jewish Community Passover Seder. Potluck, music by Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble. At Monte Rio Community Center, 20488 Hwy. 116, Monte Rio. 5 p.m. $15-$18. RSVP to (707) 632-5545.
saturday | 3
Community Potluck Seder. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews seder with English Haggadah and freedom songs from the civil rights movement. At Bothwell Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. 5 p.m. $10 for nonmembers. RSVP to (510) 888-1404.
Or Shalom Community Passover Seder. At Mission Blue Center, 475 Mission Blue Drive, Brisbane. 5 p.m. RSVP to [email protected].
The Four Question Seder. Music, storytelling and a holiday meal. At Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati. 6 p.m. RSVP to (707) 644-8622.
monday | 5
Slow Food Seder. Four-course local, organic Jewish dishes. Sponsored by Heeb Magazine. At Mission Beach Café, 98 Guerrero St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. $55. www.missionbeachcafesf.com.
tuesday | 6
“The Feast of Messiah.” Mystical seder for the last day of Passover. At Richmond Torah Center, 423 10th Ave., S.F. 6:45 p.m. RSVP to (415) 386-8123.
wednesday | 7
Passover Freedom Seder. Multicultural seder to honor immigrant rights and advocate for justice. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $35-$40. RSVP to (415) 957-1551 ext. 119.