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.
Sun, June 4 2023
15 Sivan 5783
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
JunJune 5 , 2023Knit & Nosh (virtual)
Monday, Jun 5th 7:00p to 8:30p
ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! -
Monday ,
JunJune 5 , 2023Board Meeting
Monday, Jun 5th 7:15p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023Walk with Sisterhood: Christman Sanctuary
Shabbat, Jun 10th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join Sisterhood for a moderate hike with waterfall views at Christman Sanctuary. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023Capital Pride Parade & Festival
Sunday, Jun 11th 11:45a to 4:00p
More information about this year's Parade and Festival can be found on the Capital Pride website. If you'd like to walk with Beth Emeth representatives, please contact Jane Sanders (jrs0991@gmail.com). Registration Deadline is Friday, June 9. -
Monday ,
JunJune 12 , 2023Knit & Nosh (virtual)
Monday, Jun 12th 7:00p to 8:30p
ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 14 , 2023
Wednesday, Jun 14th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for our Annual Meeting and Lech Lecha Blessing for graduating high school seniors. We will also be voting on the Annual Budget and by-laws, installing our new board members, and honoring board members whose terms are ending. You can also access the meeting via Live Stream. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 15 , 2023Philanthropy Team Meeting (Multiaccess)
Thursday, Jun 15th 8:30a to 9:30a
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Thursday ,
JunJune 15 , 2023Mah Jongg Tournament June 2023
Thursday, Jun 15th 9:00a to 4:00p
Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to practice, join Sisterhood for their monthly Mah Jongg Tournament. Please register by Friday, June 9. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 15 , 2023Dinner & Card Night with Brotherhood
Thursday, Jun 15th 6:30p to 8:00p
Join Brotherhood members for their monthly card night. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 17 , 2023Bar Mitzvah of Jack Lurie
Shabbat, Jun 17th 10:45a to 12:00p
Join us in person or watch our Live Stream.