Passover

Festival Services

First Day Festival Service
Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 am

Join us in person or virtually as we gather with Temple Emanuel and Temple Shalom to observe the first day of Pesach with a festive service here at Temple Sinai. The service will be followed by a Kiddush lunch. RSVP for lunch.

Join via Livestream

Seventh Day Festival Service with Yizkor Memorial Prayers
Saturday, April 19 at 10:00 am

Join us as we gather with Temple Emanuel and Temple Shalom to celebrate the seventh day of Passover at Temple Shalom (8401 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815)

Join via Livestream (hosted by Temple Shalom)

Second Seder

Sunday, April 13 at 6:00 pm

Rabbi Noah Diamondstein will lead the reading of the Passover Story and singing of festive holiday songs. A full holiday meal will be served.

We will be using the Mishkan HaSeder Haggadah. Copies will be provided to share or you may purchase your own from the TSWRJ Judaica Shop.

RSVP

Thanks to the TSWRJ for coordinating the Second Seder. Volunteers needed! Sign up here.

For Families

Pesachpalooza! Tot Storytime at Temple Sinai
Saturday, April 12 at 9:30 am

Join TS librarian Ruth Polk and Rabbi Hannah Goldstein for stories, singing, crafts, and snacks.

Best for children ages 0-5 and their families. RSVP link to come!

Passover Storytime at People’s Book
Sunday, April 20 at 9:30 am

Head to People’s Book in Takoma Park for a special Passover story time with Temple Sinai Librarian Ruth Polk. Questions? Email Ruth.
Learn more here

Passover Book Bundles

Email Ruth () and let her know your child(ren)’s age(s) to receive a book bundle of 4-6 books to help your family get ready for the holiday.

Passover Resources

The Library has a wealth of resources to help you celebrate Passover!

  • Check out virtual book displays on the library’s website
  • Request Passover picture book bundles. Email the librarian with the ages of your readers.
  • Stop by the book cart in the Community Lounge to sign out multiple copies of haggadot for your Passover Seder.
  • Check out a collection of Passover poems

To request books for pickup, ">email the librarian.

From Haggadot to recipes and activities for all ages, the URJ has a wealth of resources to help you celebrate Passover with your family. Learn more.