Pesach, or Passover in English, is a major Jewish spring festival that commemorates 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 (unleavened bread). On the eve of the fifteenth day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, we read from a book called the hagaddah, meaning "telling," which contains the order of prayers, rituals, readings and songs for the Pesach seder. The Pesach seder is the only ritual meal in the Jewish calendar year for which such an order is prescribed, hence its name.
The seder has a number of scriptural bases. Exodus 12:3-11 describes the meal of lamb, unleavened bread, and bitter herbs which the Israelites ate just prior to the Exodus. In addition, three separate passages in Exodus (12:26-7, 13:8, 13:14) and one in Deuteronomy (6:20-21) enunciate the duty of the parents to tell the story of the Exodus to their children. The seder plate contains various symbolic foods referred to in the seder itself.
Learn about preparing for Pesach from Rabbi Beth and Rabbi Jonathan, including tips on preparing the house, permitted and forbidden foods and two recipes for charoset. View the PDF.
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 A Special Tot Shabbat Passover
Saturday, April 23, 9:45 am (directly following our 9:15 Tot Shabbat)
- Passover-themed arts and crafts project
- Tasty “matzah brie” and other holidays treats
- Discussion for parents led by Rabbi Jonathan Singer on “Which of the four children are you?”
- Passover stories
- Plenty of schmooze and play time for everyone
Open to families with children ages 0-6. $10 suggested donation for non-member families.
RSVPs required to Alysa Rosen at alysa@templebetham.org or call (206) 525-0915 by Thursday, April 21. Thank you!
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Passover begins this year on Monday evening, April 18 and concludes Monday evening, April 25th (Reform tradition) or Tuesday evening, April 26th (Traditional).
Join us for the Pesach Festival Service on Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 AM.
The Yizkor Pesach Service is Monday, April 25 at 10:30 AM.
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Homelessness Hurts. Donate with Purim to Pesach H2R Mitzvah Vouchers
Your voucher is in your April Bulletin. Mail it back with your donation or pick one up at the Temple. Thank you for your tax deductible donation.
Click here for Purim to Pesach H2R Mitzvah Voucher
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