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Passover in Queens, New York

By John Roleke, About.com Guide

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Every year, Jews in Queens and across the world celebrate Passover, commemorating the escape from slavery in Egypt. The Seder meal is the central ritual of the holiday and a time to come together with family and friends.

Here are a few of the communal Seders being held in Queens this year. Make sure to call for more information and reservations.

Community Seder in Bayside:

The Jewish Center of Oak Hills hosts a community seder on the second night of Passover, Saturday, April 7, 2012. (11 a.m., reservations required, $25-50, 718-631-0100, 50-35 Cloverdale Blvd, Oakland Gardens (Bayside) NY 11364)

Community Seder in Forest Hills:

The Reform Temple of Forest Hills hosts Passover second night Seder. (April 7, 2012, 5:30 p.m., $48/$63, reservations required, 71-11 112th St, Forest Hills, NY, 718-261-2900).

Passover in Flushing:

Free Synagogue of Flushing holds a Second Night Community Seder on Saturday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Michael Weisser and Cantor Steven Pearlston will tell the Passover story in verse and song. All are welcome. $25/$35. 41-60 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing. 718- 961-0030 or events@freesynagogue.org Attn: L. Tujak. Reservations deadline: Friday, March 30.

Community Passover Seder in Rego Park:

Rego Park Jewish Center hosts a Community Passover Seder the first night of Passover, Friday, April 6, 2012. The evening begins with services at 6:30 p.m., followed by seder at 7:45 P.M. $80/$40. The Rego Park Jewish Center is located at 97-30 Queens Blvd., Rego Park, NY. Call 718-459-1000 for reservation.

Passover in Astoria and Long Island City:

The Astoria Center of Israel hosts its Communal Passover Seder on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at its landmark home (27-35 Crescent St, Long Island City, NY 11102, 718-278-2680), $40/$60.

On Friday, April 6, 2012 at 7 p.m. the Chabad of Long Island City hosts a Passover Seder. The evening includes a traditional meal. RSVP online. $50 per person - "Nobody turned away for lack of funds." (Chabad of Long Island City, 47-31 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY, 718-609-0066)

Passover in Jackson Heights

On Saturday, April 7, 2012, at 6 p.m., Kehillat Tikvah will celebrate the second night of Passover with annual Community Seder at St. Mark's Church, 33-50 82nd St, at 34th Ave, Jackson Heights. More info.