Passover 5786/2026

April 1 (Erev Passover) – April 9

וּבַחֲמִשָּׁ֨ה עָשָׂ֥ר יוֹם֙ לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ הַזֶּ֔ה חַ֥ג הַמַּצּ֖וֹת לַיהֹוָ֑ה שִׁבְעַ֥ת יָמִ֖ים מַצּ֥וֹת תֹּאכֵֽלוּ

The fifteenth day of this month is the Festival of Matzos, dedicated to the Eternal: You will eat matzos for seven days.

Leviticus 23:6

Emerging from the Narrow Place: Preparing for the Passover Seder

Special Beit Midrash with Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses

In this workshop, we will explore key moments and themes of the seder while engaging the question of what it means to move from constriction to freedom. We’ll also discuss the live challenges that arise at the seder table—and how to navigate them with intention, creativity, and care.

March 30, 2026, 7:00 pm, at the JTS and online via Zoom.

Zoom link and JTS details will be sent at registration.

Romemu Community Seder

Join us on April 2, 2026, at 6:30 pm at 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, for a joyful and heartwarming Passover Seder that celebrates freedom in every sense—spiritual, communal, and through the cherished rituals of this special night. Experience soulful singing and the timeless story of liberation brought to life in a warm, welcoming setting, while enjoying a delicious Passover feast with fine wine. No cooking, no cleaning, no stress—just show up and be present.

This Seder is most appropriate for teens and adults. For a kid-friendly second-night option, families may wish to join the Creative Family Seder at the 92nd Street Y. Register here: https://www.92ny.org/event/92ny-community-seder.