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Community Seders Return:
Here Are a Few Possibilities
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
HEATHER ROSS | STAFF WRITER
T he pandemic mostly put the
kibosh on community seders
in 2020 and 2021 and, while
it appears we’re not quite done with
COVID-19, many people once again
want to celebrate in larger groups.

If you’ve been looking for a com-
munity to celebrate with, search no
further. Read below for a list of seder
and Passover-related events that are
still open to reservations. Note that
this list is not exhaustive, as reserva-
tion deadlines for many events have
passed. Also note that there are still
virtual options.

Many of this year’s seders will refer-
ence the war in Ukraine and the result-
ing refugees.

Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County
and Western Main Line invites the
community to join it at 7:15 p.m. for
a seder to remember. The commu-
nity seder will feature hand-baked
matzah, four cups of wine, song
and a four-course dinner. RSVP to
jewishchestercounty.com/seder. Prices: adults $60, children $45
Seniors at Federation Housing’s Goldstein Apartments enjoy a seder in 2018.

Courtesy of Federation Housing
Join us for
1 or both
community Passover
SEDERS You've worked hard for these carefree days and now it's time to
enjoy them. A day at our continuing care retirement community
might include a session in the floral design studio, a book discussion
group, and outdoor yoga. Plus, Philadelphia's cultural resources are
close at hand. Contact us today to find out more.

8 PM
Friday, April 15
Saturday, April 16
B’nai Abraham Chabad
527 Lombard Street, Philadelphia
Experience the liberation and
the freedom of Passover.

Discover the seder’s relevance
to our lives today.

www.phillyshul.com/events 215-238-2100
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Join the Chabad of Penn Wynne
for an inspiring community seder
at 8 p.m. Come enjoy an elegant
four-course meal, wine selection,
handmade round shmurah matzah,
interactive Haggadah, Kabbalistic
insights, singing, a children’s program
and friendly company. Located at
7573 Haverford Ave. in Philadelphia.

For questions or reservations, call
610-529-9011. Prices: adults $45, children $25,
discounts available.

Hillel’s Jewish Graduate Student
Network invites graduate students
and young professionals to join the
organization in Philadelphia for a
kosher Passover meal and retelling
of the Passover story. Festive attire
is encouraged but not required.

Attendees are required to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19.

Located at Penn Hillel, 215 S. 39th
St. RSVP required.

Prices: $15-25
FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
APRIL 15-16
The Bensalem Jewish Outreach
Center invites you to join its seders to
“Inspire, educate and enable you to
relive the Exodus in a fun and mean-
ingful way.” No one will be turned
away due to a lack of funds, but
limited spots are available. Located
at the Bensalem Jewish Outreach
Center. Reservations are required; for
more information, call 215-756-4830.

Prices: adults $50 per seder,
children (4-12) $25 per seder.

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In 2019, Gov. Tom Wolf (seated halfway on the left side of the table) hosted a
seder at the governor’s residence for the fourth year.

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second-night seders at 8 p.m. and
8:30 p.m. on April 15 and April 16,
respectively. It is also offering a
seder to go for $32 a person and
seder plates to go for $15 while
supplies last. Register and tell them
about your favorite part of the
seder at info@LubavitchHouse.com
and get additional information at
267-738-8995. Prices: Free, suggested donation
of $22 each.

The B’nai Abraham Chabad wel-
comes every member of the commu-
nity regardless of Jewish affiliation
or background and invites them to
join in its community seders at 8 p.m.

The B’nai Abraham Chabad hopes
to share the beauty and significance
of this age-old festival with the mod-
ern world through the story of the
Biblical liberation of the Jewish peo-
ple. The seders will be at the B’nai
Abraham Chabad at 527 Lombard
St. in Philadelphia. Register online at
phillyshul.com/events. Prices: Suggested donation of $20
per person and $10 for seniors and
students. No one will be turned
away for a lack of ability to pay.

Join Main Line Reform Temple
for a first-night seder and a sec-
ond-night seder on Zoom at 5 p.m.

both April 15 and 16. The syna-
gogue will screen share a virtual
Haggadah put together by Cantor
Faryn Rudnick and Rabbi Geri
Newburge. On April 15, Shabbat
prayers and the Mourner’s Kaddish
will be included, so people will
also be able to celebrate Shabbat.

Interested parties should contact
the synagogue at 610-649-7800
for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Reform Congregation Keneseth
Israel hosts a virtual seder at 6
p.m. Join Rabbi Lance J. Sussman,
Cantor Amy E. Levy and Ross M.

Levy on livestream at kenesethis-
rael.org/stream. A digital copy of
their Haggadah is available on the
synagogue website.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17
Sesame Place invites the commu-
nity to gather at Sesame Street
Neighborhood with a local cantor
to celebrate with your favorite furry
friends and engage with a presen-
tation and singalong. The gathering
is set for 1:30-2 p.m. on April 17 and
18. The event will feature a character
meet-and-greet as well as photo
opportunities. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
invites the community to join the syn-
agogue for a Passover barbecue from
6- 9 p.m. Call 215-677-1600 to RSVP.

Prices: adults $20, children under
13 $13. JE
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