Passover 2020 is not going to feel like any Passover we’ve ever had before. Passover commemorates our resilience, our humility, and our freedom in the face of hardship – much of what we are experiencing now. Below are some resources that will help bring you, your families, and your friends together for a virtual Passover experience you will never forget!
ARTICLES:
- Coronavirus fallout: A (virtual) Passover unlike any other [Cincinnati Enquirer]
- How to Hold a Passover Seder in the Year of Coronavirus [ReformJudaism.org]
- How to Host a Virtual Passover Seder [Alma]
- Digital Content to Enliven This Year's Virtual Seder [Union for Reform Judaism]
- How to Celebrate Passover During the Pandemic [Kveller]
- How Different Will This Night Be: 10 Tips for Your Virtual Seder [Jewish Journal]
- Tools, Tips, and How-Tos for Livestreaming and Other Virtual Gatherings [Union for Reform Judaism]
- Guide to Passover for Interfaith Families [18Doors]
- Beth Adam's Passover Resource Page
- Rockdale Temple's Passover Resource Page
- Explaining Zoom videos
VIRTUAL SEDERS & SERVICES:
- Local Congregations
- Adath Israel - Email mollie@adath-israel.org for links & passwords
- Family Seder, Wednesday, April 8, 5:30 p.m.
- Candle lighting, meditative discussion, then virtual Seder with Rabbi Chaidell; Wednesday, April 8, Seder to begin around 7:45 p.m.
- Second Night Seder, Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.
- Beth Adam
- Seder, Friday, April 10, 6:00 p.m. - Visit BethAdam.org and click "Stream Shabbat Services" on the right side of the screen
- Rockdale Temple
- Service, April 9, 10:30 a.m., click here to join
- 2nd Night Seder, April 9, 5:30 p.m., click here to join
- Temple Sholom
- The Valley Temple
- 2nd Night Seder, April 9, 6:15 p.m. will be streamed on the Temple Website or you can join on Zoom.
- Wise Temple
- Service, Thursday, April 9, 10:30 a.m., click here to join
- If you are planning your own virtual seder or are leading your family, Wise Temple is preparing a menu of videos and an online Haggadah to help you prepare. Email Luana Heinemeyer to receive these materials on April 6.
- NextGen@Wise's Annual 2nd Seder
- Adath Israel - Email mollie@adath-israel.org for links & passwords
PASSOVER MEAL CARRYOUT & DELIVERY
Congregations
- Adath Israel Passover 'Meals To Go'—Orders must be placed by March 29 at 3:00 p.m. for meals to be picked up or delivered on April 7.
- The Valley Temple 'Seder-To-Go' meals (for 2nd night)—Orders must be placed by April 4 for pick-up April 9.
Local Restaurants/Caterers
- Kinneret Grill Passover meals—Orders must be placed by March 30
- Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio Kosher style Seder dinners—Orders must be placed by April 4.
- Select "Pick-up" and select either April 8 or April 9 (select your preferred time) for pick-up at Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio.
- Select "Home Deliery" + "Valley Temple" for drive through pick-up at The Valley Temple from 3-5:00 p.m. on April 9.
FOOD & RECIPES:
OTHER RESOURCES:
- Resources to make your Passover celebration more multicultural and inclusive
- Activities, Songs, Stories and Discussion Questions for each part of the Passover Seder
- PJ Library Passover Hub: Help Your Children Learn and Practice the Four Questions, and Other Fun Activities
- 13 Creative Ways to Make This Night Different from All Others (for kids 4-5 years)
- Explore Passover's Connection to Social Justice with Readings, Text Studies, and Commentaries from American Jewish World Service
- Jewish Grandparents Network Resources
- Passover for the Soul is 14 beautiful cards for 14 ritual steps, designed to complement your traditional Haggadah. Each card explores the meaning of one of the 14 ritual steps and its relevance to modern life. To receive a set, contact Gail Silver by email or call 513-475-0002.
- Hosting a Passover Seder 101 [Young Jewish Columbus]
- Passover Resources [Cincinnati Hillel, Leah Goldberg]