Passover 2024/5784
Pesach, known as Passover in English, is a major Jewish spring festival, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The ritual observance of this holiday centers around a special home service called the seder (meaning “order”) and a festive meal; the prohibition of chametz (leaven); and the eating of matzah (an unleavened bread). On the fifteenth day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, Jews gather with family and friends in
the evening to read from a book called the haggadah, meaning “telling,” which contains the order of prayers, rituals, readings, and songs for the Passover seder. Today, the holiday is a celebration of freedom and family.
Brush Up on Pesach!
Pesach 101 - Quick guide to Passover
Passover with Mayim Bialik - Short video overview with the famous Jewish actress
Hosting a Seder - A checklist
Passover Recipes:
Tired of apples? Try this Sephardic-style charoset if you haven’t before, which uses dried fruit, balanced spices, and nuts for crunch!
Desserts can be tough, but you can prepare this tiramatzu the night before your seder.
Youth Passover Events at CBI
More info coming soon!
Contact Carly Cera or Lainey Komerofsky for more info!
In addition to many great youth events at CBI, you can make the holiday for your kids at home by:
building a matzah house, or making your own tambourines to liven up your seder songs!
More easy-to-do ideas can be found on Kveller’s website, many of which can be done with things you probably already have in the house!
