Passover begins at sunset, Saturday, March 27, one year and two weeks after COVID-19 was declared a national emergency and the lockdown began. Last year, our Jewish community came together to provide virtual Passover programming, Seders, and to-go Seder meals. This year, the pandemic means that we cannot all share the same enclosed space quite yet, but we can celebrate together in other ways. Here is a list of resources to help bring you, your families, and your friends together for a virtual Passover experience.
VIRTUAL SEDERS & SERVICES:
PASSOVER MEAL CARRYOUT & DELIVERY
Congregations
- Adath Israel Passover 'Meals To Go''—Passover Meals to go! Anyone can order - you don't have to be a congregant to order. Seder Plate Kits are also offered. Orders must be placed by Friday, March 19 at 12 p.m.
- Rockdale Temple Second Seder Meals—Meal reservations must be received by Monday, March 15 and must be picked up at Rockdale Temple on Friday, March 26 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 - 5:00 p.m.
Local Restaurants/Caterers
- Garnish To-Go—Kosher-style Passover meal pickup and delivery available for Friday, March 26
- Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio Kosher-style Seder dinners—Select "Seder To-Go". Order traditional, poultry, or vegetarian seder dinners. Seder plate kits are also offered.
FOOD & RECIPES:
LOCAL CONGREGATIONS:
RESOURCE LINKS:
How to Hold a Passover Seder in the Year of Coronavirus [ReformJudaism.org]
How to Host a Virtual Passover Seder [Alma]
Digital Content to Enliven This Year's Virtual Seder [Union for Reform Judaism]
How to Celebrate Passover During the Pandemic [Kveller]
How Different Will This Night Be: 10 Tips for Your Virtual Seder [Jewish Journal]
Tools, Tips, and How-Tos for Livestreaming and Other Virtual Gatherings [Union for Reform Judaism]
Guide to Passover for Interfaith Families [18Doors]
Explaining Zoom videos
Passover Zoom Backgrounds and Fun Passover Seder Ideas [B'nai Mitzvah Academy]
Resources to make your Passover celebration more multicultural and inclusive
Activities, Songs, Stories and Discussion Questions for each part of the Passover Seder
13 Creative Ways to Make This Night Different from All Others (for kids 4-5 years)
Jewish Grandparents Network Resources
Passover for the Soul is 14 beautiful cards for 14 ritual steps, designed to complement your traditional Haggadah. Each card explores the meaning of one of the 14 ritual steps and its relevance to modern life. To receive a set, contact Gail Silver by email or call 513-475-0002.
Hosting a Passover Seder 101 [Young Jewish Columbus]
Passover Resources [Cincinnati Hillel, Leah Goldberg]