Are you Passover-curious, “zedering” or perhaps don’t even know where to even begin for Seder this year? In uncertain times such as these, we tend to crave tradition (or matzo ball soup) the most. We have put together some resources to see you through what is sure to be the most unusual Pesach yet. Next year, together. Chag sameach!
What is Passover?
Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is a major Jewish spring holiday, that begins at sundown on the 15th day of Nisan (in the Hebrew calendar) celebrating freedom and family as we remember the Exodus from Egypt. The main observances of this holiday are the Seder (meaning “order”), which includes a festive meal; the prohibition on eating chametz (food made with leavened grains); and the eating of matzah (unleavened bread made especially for Passover).
Passover is celebrated for either seven or eight days, depending on family and communal customs.
(modified via ReformJudaism.org)
Digital Resources
Virtual Seders, online Haggadahs, and other resources to help celebrate your holiday virtually.
Find a Virtual Passover Experience at JewishLive
How to Host a Virtual Seder with Resources from 2forSeder.org
Virtual Seders with Breaking Matzo
Virtual Seder with JewBelong
Download a Free Passover Haggadah Courtesy of JewBelong
ZOOM Background from Your Seder via Forward
For the Kids
Fun resources for the youngest members of your house.
PJ Library Passover Essentials
Free Children’s Haggadah courtesy of PJ Library
A group of rabbis from around the country make a child-friendly seder for all to experience!
Virtual Seder Coloring Plate from JCC Columbus
JCCs of North America and Shalom Sesame present, “It’s Passover, Grover!” on 4/13 at 3
Saturday Night Seder: A Passover seder with the family you never knew you had.
In the News
Current stories about Pesach 2020.
“Streaming Seder” Community Story
“How are you preparing for Passover 2020?” via Community
“A change to tradition: Louisville synagogues prepare to celebrate a sacred holiday virtually” via The Courier-Journal
“How to Passover in quarantine: Everything you need to know about hosting a (virtual) seder” via USA Today
Seder table trivia: Nine things you didn’t know about Passover
Recipes
The good stuff.