DMV Passover Guide 2024 / 5784

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Updated 9:55 a.m. on Thursday, April 16th

Dear DMV friends,

Welcome to GatherDC’s DMV Passover Guide for 2024 / 5784! This guide is here to connect you with all the resources and information you need to fill your table (literally and metaphorically!) in DC, Maryland, and NoVA this Passover. From now through the end of the holiday, we’ll be updating this guide with all the seders, classes, services, gatherings, haggadot, recipes, local Passover menus, Hametz-sellingMimouna celebrations, and other resources we can find!

If you notice this guide is missing any local Passover experiences and resources that would be a great fit for our community of 20s and 30s, please submit them to our online calendar or email us, and we’ll make sure to share. If you want to stay in-the-loop with breakdowns of each upcoming week for all things Jewish DMV, plus Rabbi Ilana’s upcoming Passover message, subscribe to our weekly Wednesday newsletter.

Chag Pesach Sameach! Wishing you a happy and healthy Passover!

The GatherDC Team

Seder Hosting and Matching

  • Hosting Den Community-Led Passover Seders with the Den Collective
    • “This year we’ve partnered with OneTable again so that folks at the Den can host community-led Passover Seders on 1st or 2nd night for others in the Den community.”
    • Sign up to host by April 11th
  • Passover 2024 with OneTable
    • “OneTable is Nourishing Seders on April 22 + 23 and Passover Shabbat on April 26! OneTable hosts can receive Nourishment ($10/person, up to $100 per dinner) for one Seder (first or second night — your choice) and for Passover Shabbat.”
    • If you’re not already a OneTable host, apply by Thursday, April 11th
    • See a full rundown of posting and RSVP deadlines at the link above!
  • Satellite Seders with EntryPointDC
    • “EntryPointDC is once again running our Satellite Seder program, where we’ll set you up with other 20/30/40-somethings looking for or hosting a seder on the first night of Passover, Monday April 22.”
    • Register to attend by Thursday, April 11th

Pre-Passover Experiences: Classes, Seders, and More to Prepare for the Holiday

Thursday, April 4th

  • 7:00 p.m. – Greening Your Seder with Congregation Olam Tikvah
    • “Earth Day and Erev Pesach align this year, creating a wonderful opportunity to add green, sustainability elements to your seder. Join Rabbi Bedo to discuss different ways of greening your seder this year.”

Sunday, April 7th

Monday, April 8th

Tuesday, April 9th

Wednesday, April 10th

Thursday, April 11th

Friday, April 12th

Sunday, April 14th

Monday, April 15th

Tuesday, April 16th

Wednesday, April 17th

Thursday, April 18th

Friday, April 19th

Saturday, April 20th

Sunday, April 21st

First Night Seders

Monday, April 22nd

Second Night Seders

Tuesday, April 23rd

  • 5:00 p.m. – Second Night Seder with Temple Rodef Shalom
    • “Our Second Night Seder is a family-friendly, lively, and captivating affair! We’ll retell the miracle of our liberation from Egypt through story, song and dance while exploring the meaning of the Exodus story in our own time.”
  • 5:30 p.m. – Community Seder with Hill Havurah
    • “Led by Rabbi Hannah and Michael Allen, we will follow the order of the Haggadah and combine tradition, discussion, songs, and delicious food.”
    • Registration opens for non-members (while space is available) beginning Friday, April 12th
    • Register by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15th
  • 6:00 p.m. – Virtual Kabbalistic Passover Seder with Jewish Study Center
    • “Don’t want an extensive trek to someone’s Seder? Don’t leave your home. Go online to join a traditional Passover second Seder with Kabbalistic interpretations. It’ll be an enjoyable as well as a learning experience.”
  • 6:00 p.m. – Second Seder with Temple Sinai
    • “Rabbi Jonathan Roos and Cantor Rachel Rhodes will lead the reading of the Passover Story and singing of festive holiday songs. A full holiday meal will be served.”
  • 6:30 p.m. – Community Seder with Tikvat Israel Congregation
    • “Our seder will contain elements for people of all ages to engage in our annual retelling of our people’s formative story. Pre-seder snacks and schmoozing will begin at 6:30pm.”
    • Register by April 7th
  • 6:30 p.m. – Numkin Second Night Passover Seder with Congregation Har Tzeon – Agudath Achim
    • “Sitting around a beautiful table, upbeat atmosphere, great food, and lots of fun surprises! Join us for the second-night seder and experience true freedom.”
    • Early bird ticket deadline is Monday, April 1st
  • 6:30 p.m. – Second Seder at Congregation Beth Emeth
    • “Celebrate Passover at a musical, interactive & fun Seder”
    • Register by Friday, April 5th
  • 7:00 p.m. – Abrahamic House Passover Seder with Abrahamic House
    • “Abrahamic House DC hopes you can join us for our community Passover Seder this year. Abrahamic House is a multifaith co-living space where a Jewish person, Christian person and Muslim person live together in community.”
    • Register by 5:00 p.m. on April 16th
  • 7:00 p.m. – Congregational Seder with Congregation Beth El
    • “The Congregational Seder, conducted by Hazzan Fradkin, will be held on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:00 pm in the Bender Social Hall.”
    • Register by April 12th
  • 8:45 p.m. – Passover Seder with Chabad
    • “You are invited to join us for an in-person Seder this Passover! Maariv (evening) services will precede the Seder.”
  • 8:45 p.m. – Second Seder with Chabad East DC Jewish Center
    • “Where tradition meets inspiration through readings in both English and Hebrew, complemented with a delicious, catered dinner, hand-baked Shmurah Matzah, fine wines, and the warmth of a family-like gathering.”

Other Passover Seders, Services, Mimouna Celebrations, and More

Monday, April 22nd

Tuesday, April 23rd

Wednesday, April 24th

Thursday, April 25th

Friday, April 26th

  • 6:30 p.m. – Cafe Pesach with Congregation Beth El
    • “Tired of eating in every night of the holiday? Come enjoy a delicious meal at Beth El on April 26. This dinner will take place after Friday night services.”

Saturday, April 27th

Sunday, April 28th

  • 7:30 p.m. – 7th Night of Passover and Yizkor Service with Temple Rodef Shalom
    • “Reform Jews celebrate 7 days of Passover, with the 7th day being a holy time. To mark that occasion, join Rabbi Schwartzman and Cantor Shochet as they lead the Erev 7th Day Pesach Service. It is customary at this time to recite Yizkor, in memory of loved ones who have died at any time previously.”

Monday, April 29th

Tuesday, April 30th

Thursday, May 2nd

  • 6:30 p.m. – Mimouna at the Smithsonian with SHIN-DC
    • “Join SHIN-DC for the special silver anniversary of Mimouna at the Smithsonian featuring singer Noam Yekutiel Sibony, a Generation Z performer from a notable musical family with Sephardic roots in Casablanca!”

Saturday, May 4th 

  • 6:00 p.m. – Mimouna Celebration with New Synagogue Project
    • “Mimouna is a festival celebrated by Moroccan Jews at the end of Passover. This is a joyous time to celebrate spring, generosity, and community…In addition to the potluck dinner, we will have a Sephardi-led Havadalah ceremony and henna artist!”

Local Passover Noshing

District of Columbia

  • Baked by Yael
    • Matzah, including gluten-free options
  • Bread Furst
    • Matzah, brisket, and coconut macaroons available for order
    • Fixed-price dinner for 4-6 people available for pickup on Monday, April 22nd and Tuesday, April 23rd
  • Call Your Mother
    • Taco dinner kit, matzah brittle, and coconut macaroons available for order
    • Order by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18th for pick-up or delivery between April 20th and April 23rd
  • Carving Room
    • Menu includes Matzah Ball Soup and Flourless Chocolate Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches
  • Char Bar
    • PDF menu available here
    • Order by 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 14th
  • Dinner Like You Mean It
    • “Your own, personal , on-call Jewish mother, who just happens to make great Chinese food”
    • Meals available for First Night and Second Night Seders. Menu available a la carte with a $300 minimum or as a package for $400 that feeds 6-8
    • Order by Monday, April 15th
  • Founding Farmers
    • Order by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17th for pickup on April 22nd or April 23rd
  • Joe’s Seafood
    • Fixed-price dinner menu available for dine-in on Monday, April 22nd and Tuesday, April 23rd
  • Prescription Chicken
    • Matzah balls, soup, and more available to ship or pick up
  • Nourish
    • Order by Friday, April 19th for delivery on Sunday, April 21st
  • Sababa
    • Passover dine-in menu offered Monday, April 22nd through Monday, April 29th
  • Signature Caterers
    • Pickup available at multiple locations on Sunday, April 21st and Monday, April 22nd
  • Soupergirl
    • Order now for pickup or delivery on Friday, April 19th

NoVA

  • Call Your Mother
    • Taco dinner kit, matzah brittle, and coconut macaroons available for order
    • Order by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18th for pick-up or delivery between April 20th and April 23rd
  • Founding Farmers
    • Order by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17th for pickup on April 22nd or April 23rd
  • Pastries by Randolph
    • “Our Passover items are flourless but are prepared in the same space as other items containing flour”
    • Order custom orders by Friday, April 19th
    • Passover menu items available in-store through Monday, April 22nd
  • Prescription Chicken
    • Matzah balls, soup, and more available to ship or pick up
  • Signature Caterers
    • Pickup available at multiple locations on Sunday, April 21st and Monday, April 22nd

Maryland

  • Call Your Mother
    • Taco dinner kit, matzah brittle, and coconut macaroons available for order
    • Order by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18th for pick-up or delivery between April 20th and April 23rd
  • Founding Farmers
    • Order by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17th for pickup on April 22nd or April 23rd
  • Mon Ami Gabi
    • Dine-in available on Monday, April 22nd and Tuesday, April 23rd
    • Preorder by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19th to pick up between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22nd or Tuesday, April 23rd
  • Signature Caterers
    • Pickup available at multiple locations on Sunday, April 21st and Monday, April 22nd
  • Summer House Santa Monica
    • Fixed-price menu available for carryout between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23
    • Preorder by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19th

Passover Recipes

For Your Seder Plate

Matzah

Vegan and Vegetarian

Desserts

Passover Readings and Resources

Passover Inspiration, Essays, and Articles

Haggadot and Seder Guides

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