Passover

Passover is the ultimate liberation celebration that reminds us that even in the face of tyranny, it is possible to move from degradation to freedom. We gather together at the Passover Seder to tell the Exodus story that has inspired oppressed people across the world for countless generations and remember that none of us are free until we all are free.

At Temple Israel of Boston, we come together as a community to mark the Seder together, infusing ancient symbols and traditions with contemporary ones as we reflect on the meaning of liberation in our world today. Don’t miss the annual matzah brei taste-test competition where each member of our clergy will present their unique recipe for this classic Passover treat!

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Qabbalat Shabbat with a Shared D'var Torah of Creative Ideas and Lessons for Your Seder

Date

March 31, 2023

Time

6:00 PM - 07:30 PM EDT

Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat, with a shared d’var Torah of creative ideas and lessons for your Seder. All are welcome to j...

Preparing for Passover: Poetry for Your Seder

Date

March 30, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 08:00 PM EDT

Tired of your Maxwell House Haggadah? Looking for new material to impress your family and friends? Join Rabbi Suzie Jacobson online on Thursday, Marc...

Preparing for Passover: Glass Etching Workshop and Wine Tasting

Date

March 26, 2023

Time

3:00 PM - 05:30 PM EDT

Come learn how to make a special cup for your seder table, just in time for Passover! Connect with others during this creative workshop led by arti...

Passover 101

Date

March 28, 2023

Time

6:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT

Pesach (Passover) is when we gather together at the seder table to tell the Exodus story and celebrate liberation in the face of tyranny.  But what d...

Rosh Chodesh Gathering: New Moon of Nisan

Date

March 22, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 08:00 PM EDT

Rosh Chodesh is the monthly holiday that celebrates the arrival of the new moon, marking the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar. This sprin...

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Yizkor at Evening Minyan

Date

April 11, 2023

Time

6:15 PM - 07:15 PM EDT

Yizkor means to remember; throughout our Jewish year we have several opportunities to engage in an intimate memorial service shared by the community,...

7th Day Passover Festival Service

Date

April 12, 2023

Time

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Celebrate the seventh day of Passover with a festival service led by Temple Israel clergy. This service is online only and open to all. Join us on ...

Riverway CARBS Fest

Date

April 12, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 09:00 PM EDT

Think about all those things you love eating and won't be eating in observance of Passover. Bring those recipes, your favorite bread, beer, whatever ...

Qabbalat Shabbat with a Community Study of Favorite Passover Texts and the Namings of Thomas Furfaro, and Augusta and Twyla Werth

Date

April 7, 2023

Time

6:00 PM - 07:30 PM EDT

Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat, with a community study of favorite Passover texts. All are welcome to join this service full o...

Riverway The Prince of Egypt Movie Night

Date

April 8, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

Join your Riverway friends for Havdalah and Prince of Egypt Movie Night. We're celebrating Passover by watching The Prince of Egypt, enjoying some mo...

Village Passover Seder

Date

April 1, 2023

Time

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Together with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson, families with young children will enjoy an interactive Seder filled with lots of fun surprises, including craft m...

Clergy Matzah Brei Cook Off and Passover Festival Service

Date

April 6, 2023

Time

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Celebrate the first day of Passover with our annual Clergy Matzah Brei Cook Off, followed by a festival service and Torah study.  9:30 - 10:00 a.m...

Village Passover Celebration for Families with Young Children

Date

April 6, 2023

Time

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Come taste the delicious matzah brei prepared by our clergy, and then take part in a spirited Passover celebration led by Rabbi Suzie Jacobson.  Fa...

Online Seder Experience

Date

April 6, 2023

Time

5:30 PM - 06:15 PM EDT

The Passover Seder is a celebration of resilience, redemption and adaptation! Log on from your seder table and join Rabbi Andrew Oberstein on Thursda...

Date

January 1, 1970

Time

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM EDT

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Tara Schwartz, Temple Isaiah in LA - Seder Plate


Tara Schwartz, Temple Isaiah in LA - Musical Story, Puppets


Sandra, Toddler Room FJECC - Baby Moses


Morah Iryna, FJECC - Passover Story Godly Play Part 1


Morah Iryna, FJECC - Passover Story Godly Play Part 2


Shaboom Passover Special


4 Questions Sing A Long Shaboom

Passover Resources

Kid-friendly resources
300 Ways to ask the four questions

This is a fun book that has, yes, the four questions in 300 languages, many no longer spoken, some only spoken by TV characters (Klingon) from Albanian to Zulu and everything in between! This website offers several excerpts.

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Passover Customs from Around the World
Why is this night different from all other nights?: The Four Questions Around the World, by Ilana Kurshan

Similar to #1, but this one has 23 languages that are all spoken today. Each chapter includes info about the Jewish community from the country that speaks that language.

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Print Copy

Rabbi Rocketpower and the Half-Baked Matzah Mystery

by Rabbi Susan Abramson.

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Video Recording available on LibraryAnn’s Youtube Channel.

Shalom Sesame Passover

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