Many synagogues and Jewish Community Centers hold Second night seders, fewer hold First night seders. Here are some FIRST NIGHT options.
First Night Community Seders
The first night of Passover, Friday, April 6.
In Palo Alto at Etz Chayim Congregation there are THREE Seders to choose from.
Three different Seders, in three different rooms, all happening at the same time. All three seders will offer a catered kosher-for-Passover chicken or vegetarian dinner option.
Seder reservations are due this Friday, 3/30
Rabbi Ari Cartun will reprise the Glee Seder with provocative conversation and modern and traditional songs for about two hours before dinner.
Rabbinic Intern, Ilana Goldhaber-Gordon will lead the popular On One Foot Seder for adults and children who like it short and sweet. Ilana will lead us in singing, dancing and shtick. If you have any tambourines, maracas, or other small percussion instruments, bring them along! The seder will last one hour before dinner.
Join Rabbi Rachel Solomin and her fuzzy sidekick Shalom Dubi for Musical Tot Seder, a 30-minute hands-on seder with music, games, and stories. Enlivened by Rabbi Rachel’s special brand of warmth and humor, this seder will be followed by dinner together.
1st Night Passover Seder for Families
Seder led by Rabbi Bridget Wynne and music led by Eric Schoen. Celebrate the 1st night of Passover at the JCC East Bay. Especially for 2-7 year olds, though younger and older children are also welcome. No Jewish knowledge or experience is necessary. The Seder will include a light, kid-friendly meal, served picnic style.
*Vegetarian option available. **Volunteer discounts available on first come basis by contacting samy@jcceastbay.org. No one turned away for lack of funds.
$24 Adult, Teen (14+)
$12 Child (ages 2-13)
Space is limited. Last year’s event sold out. Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets online yy March 30th. Here is the link:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/232216
Date: April 6
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Place: JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley
1st Night Oakland Community Passover Seder
Join us for a friendly, lively, and interactive celebration. Opportunities for singing, dancing and storytelling will be led by Rabbi Daniel Lev, a warm and charismatic leader who trained with the musical spiritual figure Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. All are welcome and no Jewish experience or knowledge is necessary. Full Seder meal including chicken, matzoh ball soup and wine. No one turned away for lack of funds. **Volunteer discounts available on first come basis by contacting Andrew Gordon-Kirsch at andrewgk@jcceastbay.org.
Date: Friday, April 6
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Place: JCC East Bay, Oakland Branch, 5811 Racine Street, Oakland
Space is limited. Last year’s event sold out. Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets by March 30th here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/232219.
1st Night Berkeley Community Passover Seder
Seder led by Rabbi Bridget Wynne and music led by Eric Schoen. Join us for a warm, lively, and interactive celebration. All are welcome and no Jewish experience or knowledge is necessary. Full Seder meal with chicken and matzoh ball soup and wine. No one turned away for lack of funds.
*Vegetarian option available. **Volunteer discounts available on first come basis by contacting Sam Young at samy@jcceastbay.org.
Date: Friday, April 6
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Place: JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley
Space is limited. Last year’s event sold out. Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets by March 30th here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/232223.