Passover Options, Ideas, and Resources
Why is this seder different from all others? That might be the most pertinent question this Passover. During this time of social distancing, we will not be gathering with family and friends or attending large community seders. But there are still options available.
Attend a CBI Virtual Seder
Join a virtual seder hosted by one of our clergy using Zoom. Registration is required.
- Wednesday, April 8, 5:30pm - Seder for families with young children hosted by Rabbi Kelly Levy. Registration required. Deadline to register is April 7.
- Wednesday, April 8, 6:15pm - Full Seder hosted by Rabbi Steve Folberg. Registration required. Deadline to register is April 7.
- Thursday, April 9, 6:00pm - Seder hosted by Cantorial Soloist Sarah Avner. Registration required. Deadline to register is April 8.
Food for Passover
Passover-to-go Meals
- From Congregation Agudas Achim's kitchen (Kosher) Deadline to order is April 3.
- Crave Catering (Kosher Style) Deadline to order is April 3.
- Austin Catering Deadline to order is April 7.
Some Hard-to-Find Items Can be Replaced
- Horseradish – Fresh Ginger (It’s really bitter!), Lemon, Spicy Peppers, Salsa
- Shank Bone – Chicken Bone, Beet (it bleeds!)
- Parsley – Boiled Potato, Celery, Artichokes
Hold Your Own Virtual Seder
Select a Free Online Haggadah
- Sharing the Journey Haggadah
- The New Union Haggadah
- The Jewish Federation Haggadah
- The Joyous Haggadah
- The Wandering is Over Haggadah
Follow These Guidelines
- Start by explaining to your participants that either you will control whose mic is on or muted or tell people to keep their mics muted unless they are speaking
- Give all your participants a chance to introduce themselves
- Allow only one computer, tablet, or phone to connect per house. Otherwise you may get some feedback or other noise.
- Be careful using call and response. Zoom (and other products) will have some audio delays that vary from site to site.You need to allow time for everyone to hear what is said.
- Make sure everyone has the same Haggadah--consider having your guests download one of the free ones listed above.
- During dinner, will everyone still be connected or will you break for dinner and rejoin later?
A Few Tips to Make Your Virtual Seder Even Better
Wed, April 17 2024 9 Nisan 5784
