Passover

Passover is a holiday where we remember the story of the ancient Hebrews’ exodus from slavery in Egypt. Whether you’re looking for an inspirational Haggadah to incorporate into your family’s traditions or a delicious side dish to accompany your grandmother’s matzoh ball soup recipe from the old country, the JCC East Bay has curated a selection of local and (some) national gems not to be missed so that your Passover is as celebratory as possible.

Closer to Passover, visit our Older Adults webpage and Family Engagement webpage to learn more about programming in our community.

Have a look at these Passover resources

PASSOVER 101

Passover: The Basics by 18Doors

Passover 101 by MyJewishLearning

DOWNLOADABLE HAGGADOT

American Jewish World Service

JewBelong

The ‘Express’ Haggadah

DIY PASSOVER

“How to Prepare a Seder” by Meredith Jacobs in Kveller

Days United offers Passover in a Box delivered right to your door

CREATE

Make your own Haggadah at haggadot.com!

Paint your own seder plate, or haroset bowl, or more at Color Me Mine in Alameda!

REFLECT + ENGAGE ON YOUR OWN TIME

JewishLIVE offers stories, ideas, and more on The Plagues Project

At The Well’s Nissan Moon Manual can help you prepare for Passover

SHOP

In the East Bay at Afikomen Judaica and Women of Isaiah Gift Shop

RECIPES TO TRY BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

Roasted Winter Squash with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage from At the Well

Super Fluffy Matzoh Ball from Andrew Zimmern in The Nosher

Passover Popovers in The Nosher

Chocolate Passover Crepes in My Jewish Learning

DIY FAMILY ACTIVITIES

PJ Library’s got you covered when it comes to Passover activities for kids!

K’ilu Kits offers a Passover Adventure for the whole family!

“A Where’s Waldo? Alternative to your Afikomen Hunt This Passover” by Cara Goldfarb in alma

Passover finger puppets! from toriavey.com

Kid-friendly Seder ideas from JewishBoston

Age-appropriate activities for kids at the Seder from haggadahsrus.com

VIDEOS

Watch our YouTube playlist HERE!