Passover in Orange County
PASSOVER 2022 / 5782
OC Community Seders, Programs and Services
The Jewish Collaborative of OC is pleased to share this comprehensive list of Passover community Seders, services and related events throughout Orange County in 2022.
Click on links for more information and to RSVP. Hag Kasher v’Sameah!
PRE-PASSOVER PROGRAMS
Women's Connection Seder presents their “Natalye Black Seder For Women,” led by Cantor Ruti Braier and Director of Congregational Learning Jessica Bram, will be held outdoors at the synagogue. For mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters and friends with ceremonial foods and a women’s Haggadah of the Passover story from a woman’s perspective. Open to all women -synagogue members and the community at large. Please REGISTER HERE for event. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Seder begins at 12:30 p.m. Guest must be fully vaccinated.
Saturday, April 2 at 12:30-3:30
THE TEN PLAGUES OF EGYPT
A family-friendly puppet show for children of all ages at Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach. RSVP to Perel@chabadoflaguna.org or CLICK HERE.
Tuesday, April 5 at 5:00pm
ONLINE PASSOVER COOKING CLASS
with HaNefesh / Jew By You Join chef Denise Stephens for an online cooking class and learn to make a flourless Passover cake and Sephardic charoset. Once registered, you will receive a list of ingredients needed to cook/bake along with Denise, or just watch and take notes!
RSVP HERE
Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30pm
ANNUAL CHOCOLATE SEDER at Congregation B’nai Israel in Tustin. This chocolate Seder, hosted by CBI's Women's Club, is a special way to get ready for Passover. Families will walk through the steps of the Seder, substituting sweets for the traditional Passover foods. CLICK HERE to reserve your Chocolate Seder Kit(s) by April 7th. Seder Kits include a personal CHOCOLATE Seder plate, representative symbols (edible, of course) and other surprises. Details regarding contact free pick-up and zoom information will be provided upon registration. cbiwomensclub@gmail.com.
Sunday, April 10 at 2:00pm via Zoom
SEDERS AROUND TOWN (online and in-person)
Listed geographically from north to south county
Seder meals are kosher for Passover unless otherwise noted as kosher style
FIRST SEDER - FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 15
Temple Beth Ohr – La Mirada, 6-9pm (RSVP by April 1 – Kosher Style)
In-Person and Online
North County Chabad Center - Yorba Linda, 7:30pm
outdoors, weather permitting (RSVP)
Congregation B’nai Israel - Tustin, 7:00pm (RSVP)
Passover meals catered in-house
Chabad of North Irvine, 7:30pm Outdoor Passover Seder RSVP by April 8
HaNefesh Seder, 6:00pm RSVP by April 8 – Kosher Style In-Person and Online Led by special guest, “Aunt Shirley”
Chabad of Newport Beach, 7:30pm RSVP HERE
Chabad of Laguna Beach, 8:00pm
RSVP to Perel@chabadoflaguna.com or call 949-499-0770
Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Niguel, 7:30 pm RSVP HERE
Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Margarita, 7:00pm RSVP HERE Sell your hametz here
Chabad Jewish Center of Dana Point. CLICK HERE to RSVP
Sell your hametz HERE
Chabad of San Clemente - 7:30pm
RSVP HERE Order Shmurah Matzah and Sell hametz HERE
SECOND SEDER - SATURDAY NIGHT APRIL 16
Temple Beth David - Westminster, 6:30pm.
Contact the Beth David office at 714-892-6623 or email tbdavid@templebethdavid.org to RSVP by April 13. Kosher Style
Temple Beth Tikvah – Fullerton, 5:30pm (RSVP Here) Kosher Style
Temple Beth Sholom - Santa Ana, 5:00pm (RSVP by April 12) Kosher style
Chabad of Irvine – 8:00pm (RSVP Here) Sell your hametz here.
Order Shmurah Matzah Here.
Beth Jacob Congregation – Irvine, 8:00pm (RSVPs by March 29)
Temple Bat Yahm - Newport Beach, 6:00pm (RSVP by April 10) Kosher style
Chabad of Aliso Viejo and Laguna Woods – RSVP Here
- Day 1 - Saturday, April 16 (Tal / Prayer for Dew)
- Day 2 - Sunday, April 17
- Day 7 - Friday, April 22 (7th day, Song of the Sea)
- Day 8 - Saturday, April 23 (8th day- Yizkor)
Temple Beth Emet in Anaheim (9:00am) – 1770 W. Cerritos Ave, Anaheim – live streamed and in person followed by kiddush. https://www.tbe-oc.org/
North County Chabad Center (9:30am) – 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda
Congregation B’nai Israel (9:30am) - 2111 Bryan Avenue, Tustin – live streamed and in person followed by kiddush. https://www.cbi18.org/events/live-stream/
Chabad of North Irvine (10:00am)
35 Clay, Irvine
Chabad of Irvine (10:00am and 7:00pm)
5010 Barranca Parkway, Irvine
Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine (9:00am)
3900 Michaelson Drive, Irvine
Temple Judea of Laguna Woods (10:00am)
24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods
Chabad of Laguna Beach (10:00am)
30804 South Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
OC Egal – Sunday, April 17 6:00pm
2nd day Festival Minha and Hol Hamoed ma’ariv
Join on Zoom here
OC Egal - Thursday, April 21 6:00pm
Minha and 7th night Festival Ma’ariv
Join on Zoom here
Fri, October 25 2024
23 Tishrei 5785
Passover Preparation
Where to Shop:
OC Kosher, Passover.com
How to shop, what to buy and when to buy it: Pesach Guide
Not all foods require a kosher for Passover hechsher. Many unadulterated products – like sugar, coffee, milk, frozen vegetables and so much more - are fine to use if purchased before Passover and opened after the start of the holiday. Everything you need to know is in this Passover Guide.
Thursday night, April 14 – B’dikat Hametz – Search for hametz in the home
Friday, April 15 – Fast of the First Born
Eat hametz until 10:39am
Burn hametz before 11:45am
Candle lighting – 7:04pm
ONLINE OPTIONS
April 15, 6:00pm at Temple Isaiah
Led by Eric Dangott and Jason Feddy. Join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 851 8018 5379 Passcode: 4questions
April 16, 6:00pm at Congregation B'nai Tzedek
Passover ZEDER (Zoom Passover Seder) led by Rabbi David Young. CLICK HERE to RSVP by April 7.
April 16, 5:30 pm at Temple Judea On Zoom. To make reservations and for Zoom information call 949-830-0470 or write to tjoffice@templejudealw.org.
Saturday, April 16 from 5:00-6:00pm on Zoom Interfaith-Intergenerational Zoom Passover Seder
This inclusive seder led by Keeping it Sacred founder Rabbi Heather Miller and grammy award winning musician Joanie Leeds will feature seder highlights to touch the hearts of a multi-faith audience. No experience necessary. RSVP HERE.
PRE-RECORDED for both nights
Temple Beth Emet: Prerecorded by Cantor Zev Brooks, Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and friends. Available here.
Hol HaMoed & Post-Passover Programs
Sunday, April 17 10:00am
SPRING HIKE AND PICNIC (family friendly) with Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton (RSVP Here) Embrace the renewal of the season with a casual, refreshing outdoor meetup. Meet at Beth Tikvah in Fullerton, walk to Acacia Park and enjoy a kosher-style picnic lunch with friends old and new.
Wednesday, April 20 6:30pm (Family Event)
VIRTUAL PASSOVER QUEST – FIND THE MISSING MATZVAH with HaNefesh/Jew By You (RSVP Here)
Can you find the missing matzah in this VIRTUAL PASSOVER ESCAPE ROOM? Solve intellectually stimulating puzzles and tackle challenges as you search for the missing matzah! (high level problem solving skills or a really good team will be the key to your success) While this is no child’s game, kids of all ages are welcome to participate. Create a team or compete on your own! Deadline to register: Sunday, April 17
Saturday, April 23 7:00pm
POST - PASSOVER PARTY at Temple Bat Yahm (RSVP Here)Come together for an end-of-Passover Hametz-fest in the Menorah Garden. Great way to let loose from the confines of matzah!
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