Passover at Temple Beth El
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Passover is a time to retell our story of liberation, gather around the table, and reflect on what freedom asks of us now. Each year we return to this story not because it is distant, but because it continues to shape who we are.
At Temple Beth El, we mark Passover with community seders, cohort gatherings, services, and ways to prepare at home. We hope you’ll join us.
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Share Passover
Hosting this year? Our clergy-created handout offers tips for welcoming guests to your seder, choosing a Haggadah, explaining Passover food traditions, and creating meaningful conversation around the table.
Passover Events & Services
Men's Seder
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm
Hosted by TBE Brotherhood and led by Rabbi Knight, this long-standing tradition brings men together for an evening of story, song, and a full Seder meal. Guests, including adult children and non-members, are welcome to attend.
Feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine to share.
Women's Chocolate Seder
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 12:30pm
A sweet twist on tradition hosted by The Spice Girls TriBE. We’ll move through the story of the Exodus with chocolate-inspired ritual moments, a light lunch, wine, and plenty of good company.
Yes, there will be chocolate. More than once.
The Porch Second Night Seder for Families with Young Children
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm
Families with young children are invited to a joyful, interactive Seder designed especially for little ones and their grownups. We’ll sing, tell the story, and share a kid-friendly Passover meal.
Grandparents and loved ones are welcome.
Register by Wednesday, March 25. Registration has closed.
Second Night Seder
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm
The Charlotte community is invited to gather for a meaningful and multi-generational Passover Seder at Temple Beth El. We’ll share the story of the Exodus, lift our voices in song, and enjoy a full Seder meal together around the table.
Guests are welcome.
Register by Wednesday, March 25. Registration has closed.
SPICE Passover Picnic
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:00pm
Gather with SPICE for a relaxed Passover-inspired picnic and time together. We’ll dine outdoors, weather permitting, and enjoy good conversation in good company.
Register by Sunday, April 5.
Festival Morning Service with Yizkor
Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30am
Join us in the Archer Chapel for the concluding festival service of Passover, including the singing of Hallel and Yizkor as we remember loved ones and mark the final day of the holiday together.
Please note: this service will be held in person only.
About Passover
Passover tells the story of our ancestors’ journey from slavery to freedom. Through the Seder, we retell that story each year as if we ourselves went out from Egypt.
The Seder is structured around questions, memory, ritual foods, and shared storytelling. It invites us to reflect not only on ancient liberation, but on the work of freedom in our own time.
In Reform Jewish life, we honor tradition while engaging openly with the world around us. Passover remains one of our most widely observed and deeply meaningful holidays because it speaks to both history and hope.
Passover Resources
New to Passover? Hosting for the first time? Looking for a deeper dive into ritual or meaning?
Passover Resources for Conversations about Israel
Passover invites us to engage with themes of peoplehood, identity, and freedom. These resources offer thoughtful ways to approach conversations about Israel in that context.