Passover
Passover 2023 will begin in the evening of Wednesday, April 5 and ends in the evening of Thursday, April 13
Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is a major Jewish spring festival, celebrating freedom and family as we remember the Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. The main observances of this holiday center around a special home service called the seder (meaning "order"), which includes a festive meal; the prohibition on eating chametz (food made with leavened grains, including wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt); and the eating of matzah (an unleavened bread made specially for Passover).
On the 15th day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, Jews gather with family and friends in the evening to read from a book called the Haggadah, meaning "telling," which contains the order of prayers, rituals, readings, and songs for the Passover seder. The Haggadah helps us retell the events of the Exodus, so that each generation may learn and remember this story that is so central to Jewish life and history.
Passover is celebrated for either seven or eight days, depending on family and communal custom. In Israel and for most Reform Jews around the world, Pesach is seven days, but for many other Jews, it is eight days.
Tue, January 31 2023
9 Sh'vat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, Feb 1st 12:00p to 1:00p
The theme for this year's Lunch & Learns is Beth Emeth at 185: Understanding Our Past, Present, & Future. We meet on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:15 pm, in-person in the Larner Library and on Zoom. We'll provide cookies & coffee, you bring your lunch, and join in the fun of discussion and study together. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023CBE & Me: Tu B'Shevat 🌳🌳🌳
Shabbat, Feb 4th 9:00a to 10:00a
0-5 year olds and the grownups who love them are invited to celebrate Tu B'Shevat with Rabbi Weitzman! We'll learn all about this special holiday honoring trees and nature with songs, arts & crafts, games, and more! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Grade 6 & 7 Saturday Morning Shabbat Program
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:45a to 12:10p
Grade 6 & 7 students are invited and strongly encouraged to join us for a program to reinforce Religious School learning, learn the Bimah choreography, and prepare students for their B’nei Mitzvah. Parents and siblings are invited to attend. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Walk with Sisterhood: Five Rivers
Shabbat, Feb 4th 1:00p to 3:30p
Join Sisterhood for a moderate, wintry hike - bring or rent snowshoes! Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are allowed on all hiking trails. Five Rivers offers snowshoes for rent during the winter, but they're only available when there is at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. There is a small fee for snowshoe rental, but rentals are free for members of the Friends of Five Rivers. If you have any questions, please reach out to cbesisterevents@gmail.com. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Havdalah With Rabbi Weitzman
Shabbat, Feb 4th 5:00p to 9:00p
Celebrate Havdalah with Rabbi Weitzman and enjoy private tours of the the Albany Institute's extensive collection of historic artifacts. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Brotherhood Monthly Meeting
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:00a to 10:30a
All Brotherhood members are invited to the monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events and programming. If you'd like to participate virtually, reach out to Jay (jayhurewitz@hotmail.com) for the Zoom link. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Arba for Fours!
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Strong Foundations - Yoga and Posture with NNORC
Monday, Feb 6th 2:00p to 3:30p
Contact Jody Ference, NNORC Coordinator of Community Health Programs, for more information Phone: 518-516-1117 jference@jfsneny.org -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Knit & Nosh (virtual)
Monday, Feb 6th 7:00p to 8:30p
ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Board Meeting
Monday, Feb 6th 7:15p to 9:00p
Questions? Contact Kathy Golderman - KGolderman@BethEmethAlbany.org