Passover at Temple Beth El
Saturday, April 12, 2025 - Saturday, April 19, 2025
Passover is a time to retell our story of liberation, gather with family and friends, and reflect on the ways freedom and justice remain central to Jewish life today. At Temple Beth El, we embrace both tradition and innovation, offering Seder experiences, learning opportunities, and community gatherings to make Passover meaningful for all.
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Women's Chocolate Seder
Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 11:00am
The Women’s Chocolate Seder is a sweet twist on tradition. Join The Spice Girls TriBE for a chocolate-infused journey through the Exodus, where we rediscover just how sweet freedom truly is. Indulge in a Seder filled with decadent chocolate treats, a light lunch, wine, and great company. All attendees will also receive a 20% discount at The Discovered Traditions Gift Shop.
Cost: $18, which includes all the chocolate Miriam ever dreamed of, a light lunch, wine, and more chocolate.
Register by Monday, March 31.
Men's Seder
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm
Passover is all about sharing our story, laughing, singing, and living with Jewish joy, together – a timeless observation by Rabbi Asher Knight
Our tradition continues: the TBE Brotherhood is proud to host 2025’s Men’s Seder, led by Rabbi Asher Knight. This five-star dinner costs $25 per person, but the experience is priceless. Male guests, including adult children (ages 13 and older) and non-TBE members are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring your favorite wine.
Register by Friday, April 4.
The Porch Second Night Seder
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 4:00pm
Your family is invited to a special Passover Seder designed just for families with young children. Hosted by Temple Beth El and The Porch Families with Young Children, this engaging experience is perfect for kids (infants through second grade) and their loved ones.
Sing, laugh, and celebrate as we bring the story of Passover to life in a fun and interactive way, complete with a delicious, kid-friendly Seder meal.
The menu includes matzah ball soup, roasted chicken, brisket, potatoes, a green vegetable, salad, dessert, white grape juice, water, and coffee.
Grandparents and other loved ones are welcome to join. Feel free to bring your own wine to share.
Register by Sunday, April 6.
Second Night Seder
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 6:00pm
The Charlotte community is invited to gather for a meaningful and multi-generational Passover Seder at Temple Beth El. Together, we’ll share the story of Exodus, lift our voices in song, and celebrate the warmth of Pesach with our congregational family.
Enjoy a full Seder meal featuring matzah ball soup, chopped liver, charoset, gefilte fish, brisket, baked chicken, tzimmes, and kugel. Each table will have a bottle of red and white wine, and guests are welcome to bring a bottle to share.
Register by Sunday, April 6.
SPICE Passover Picnic
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:00pm
Gather with SPICE for a delightful Passover Picnic, filled with good company and a delicious Passover-inspired menu. We’ll dine outdoors (weather permitting).
Register by Sunday, April 13.
Festival Morning Service with Yizkor
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am
Join us for the concluding festival service, which will include the singing of Hallel (psalms of praise) and Yizkor (our memorial service).
Shop for Passover
Mark your calendars and celebrate with us!
Discovered Traditions
Passover Dinner Catering
Passover Activities and Resources
Through the Narrows
An enchanting tale of a 6-year old Cherokee boy and a 3500-year old Jewish woman on a journey towards hope.
7 Charoset Recipes
Give Passover an International flare with seven classic and modern charoset recipes for your seder plate! We doubt you’ll be able to wait!
4 Questions for Passover
As the instructions say, “Make the millennial who doesn’t remember Rugrats ask them.”
