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Passover at Beth El
April 12-20, 2025
15-22 Nisan 5785

Passover is a time for family and friends to come together in celebration, reflecting on the themes of liberation and freedom in Jewish history, and we always strive to make Beth El a welcoming place for everyone during the holidays. Whether you're a member or not, you are invited to join us for all of our Passover events and services.

Passover Schedule

April 6 at 5:00 pm – Community Dinner and Movie Night: Chametz Fest (Register Here)
April 10 at 8:00 am – Fast of the First Born Siyyum (in-person or Zoom, PW in announcements)
April 11 at 9:00 am – Burning of Chametz
April 13 at 9:00 am – Passover Services (in-person or livestream)
April 14 at 9:00 am – Passover Services (in-person or livestream)
April 20 at 9:00 am – Passover Services (in-person or livestream)
*Shabbat services will continue as usual.

Kosher for Passover To-Go Meals

Celebrate Passover with ease! Each Kosher-for-Passover to-go meal includes a full Seder plate, traditional favorites like Matzo Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish with Horseradish Sauce, and Charoset, plus a thoughtfully curated dinner featuring Clementine & Fennel Roasted Chicken, Honey Roasted Carrots & Red Onions, and more. End on a sweet note with Coconut Macaroons and Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake.

$180 per order (4 meals) | Limited availability

Your meal(s) will be ready for pickup on Friday, April 11, between 12:00 and 5:00 pm. We look forward to helping you celebrate Passover!

*Orders must be placed by Tuesday, April 8, at 10:00 am.

order a to-go meal

Seder Matching – Join a Seder or Host One!

Passover is meant to be celebrated together, and we want to ensure that everyone in our community has a place to experience a meaningful Seder. Whether you are looking for a Seder to attend or can welcome others into your home, we encourage you to participate in our Seder Matching Program. Please fill out the form by Thursday, April 3!

Chametz Sale

The original intention of this tradition was to completely rid one’s house of all traces of hameitz. As time went on and households grew in size, this became more difficult, more costly, and more wasteful. In turn, this led to the creation of a legal mechanism known as m’khirat hameitz (also spelled mechirat ḥametz), the selling of leavened foods. Learn more about the tradition of selling chametz here!

Chametz Sale Form

Dinner and Movie Night: Chametz Fest!

Join us for an evening of last-minute chametz on Sunday, April 6 at 5:00 pm! Clear out your pantries and indulge in a chametz-filled evening with your Beth El friends. Enjoy delicious salmon prepared by Chef Dori, and bring your favorite chametz-filled sides and treats to share potluck-style! We will also enjoy a screening of Fiddler on the Roof to get into the Passover spirit.

RSVP for Dinner