Pesach 2025/5785

Passover is all about going forth from the narrow places that limit us, freeing our bodies, minds, and spirits, and doing it in community. Whether this is your first year hosting a seder or you’ve done it countless times, we hope you’ll find some digital inspiration and guidance for a transformative and meaningful seder experience.

• Spring Cleaning: One of the most integral pre-Passover traditions is clearing our home of chametz, any grain products which could leaven. This is the perfect opportunity to do some spring cleaning, both inside our homes and inside ourselves. Check out Rabbi Steven’s Pesach Prep 101 video Holy Sh!t It’s Passover if you’re looking for inspiration.

• Ugh, I’m Bored! Keeping Kids Engaged at the Seder Table: Join Rachel Mylan to learn strategies for engaging children in your seder! Whether you are hosting a seder for a wide array of ages, or worried about bringing your child to someone else’s table, we will discuss activities and new traditions for children at various developmental stages. We are offering two meeting options to fit different schedules, one Thursday, 4/3 at 7:30 pm and another on Friday, 4/4 at 9:15 am.

• Pesach & the Omer Havdalah Music Jam: Get prepared for Passover with a tuneful evening featuring selections for singing at your Seder Tabble and the period of the Omer. Led by Mishkan’s Music Director Matthew Ellenwood, a seasoned vocal coach and performance trainer, this jam session is welcome to people of all music and singing experience levels. Join us on Saturday April 5th at 7:30 pm at Mishkan HQ.
• First Night Learner’s Seder: On Saturday, April 12th, join us for our Fourth Annual Learner’s Seder! This space is designed for our Blueprint students (and alumni) to experience Passover in a supportive learning environment.
• Community Hosted Seders: We are so excited to announce that thanks to the generosity of 11 incredible Builders and our partners at OneTable, Mishkan is able to offer Community Hosted Seders this year. If you are looking for a seder and want to spend an inspired, down-to-earth evening with fellow Mishkanites, we would love to have you. These seders will be hosted in the homes of Builders all over the city (and one virtually) and there are a total of 40 seats available. Check out our Community Hosted Seders.