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.
Passover in Kew Gardens Hills: Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills holds a communal Seder on the first night of Passover. (April 19, 2008, 8 p.m., contact Steve and Jen Toplan for more details, 718-261-5883.)
Community Seders in Forest Hills : The Queens Jewish Center hosts two pre-Passover meals: dinner on April 18, 2008, at 7:50 p.m., and brunch on April 19, 2008, at 9 a.m. (meals $20/adults, call for details, Queens Jewish Center, 66-05 108th St, Forest Hills, NY, 718-459-7550)
The Reform Temple of Forest Hills hosts Passover second night Seder. (April 20, 2008, 5 p.m., $73/$85, reservations required, 71-11 112th St, Forest Hills, NY, 718-261-2900). On April 27, 2008, there's a Women's Seder.
Community Seder in Bayside (Oakland Gardens): The Chabad of Northeast Queens hosts a community Seder on Tuesday. Includes full meal, wine and grape juice. (April 20, 2008, 7:45 p.m., Jewish Center of Oak Hills ballroom, 50-35 Cloverdale Blvd, Oakland Gardens (Bayside), NY, adults/$40-$45, reservations 718-631-0100)
Annual Seder in Flushing: The Free Synagogue of Flushing hosts its annual community Seder. No reservations accepted after April 10. (April 20, 2008, 6 p.m., $75, 41-60 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY, 718-961-0030)
