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Seders

Hillel will have seder options on both the first and second nights: Monday April 10th and Tuesday April 11th, beginning at 7pm. Registration is required for both nights. The first night seders feature a variety of themed seders to choose from (see below). The second night will feature a creative, interactive seder at Hillel.

• If you are a student, register here. 
• If you are a non-student (faculty, staff, community member, etc), register here.
• You can also host your own seder or attend one in the community! If you want to host a Seder in your dorm or house, we will help you with the necessary accouterments: seder plate, matzah, and haggadot. Likewise, if you prefer to be hosted by a family in the Providence community or other students on campus, we're happy to make a match for you!

First Night Seder Options

 This seder is FREE if registration is received by 4/3 deadline, otherwise cost is $18 per person

• Community Seder - Join Rabbi Michelle Dardashti for a traditional Passover Seder. We’ll make our way through the Haggadah and engage in discussions of different aspects of the experience. A great place for both novice seder attendees and those of us who are missing our family’s customs. 
• Seder for Birthright Alumni and Friends! - Become an honorary member of the Birthright family in this laid-back, family-style seder. Join us for song, reminiscing, and with your help, good company! Coordinated and led in collaboration with student volunteers. 
• Tzedek Seder - This seder will explore the story of Passover as a story of liberation for the LGBT community and marginalized people, and as a call to action for social justice.
• Beta Rho Pi Seder - A peer-led seder open to all and specifically oriented to the BRP community and their friends. 
• Band Seder - A seder hosted by and for members of the Brown University Band 
• Ultimate Frisbee Seder - A seder hosted by and for members and friends of Brown's Ultimate Frisbee team.
• Additional options for students to select
  • ​Be hosted by a family in the local community
  • Be hosted by a student on campus
  • Host other students (A haggadot and complete seder plate will be provided for you) 

Second Night Seder Options

• Join Director of Engagement, Alisa Kotler-Berkowitz for a creative and engaging seder at Hillel that has an intimate family feel. 
• ​Be hosted by a family in the local community
• Be hosted by a student on campus
• Host other students (A haggadot and complete seder plate will be provided for you) ​

Passover Meals

​Kosher for Passover lunches and dinners will be available for purchase from Tuesday, April 11th through Tuesday, April 18th . If you are are the Brown Kosher Meal Plan these meals are included, but please register and select the kosher meal plan option when prompted. Register for meals at the links at the top of the page. After Monday, April 3, there will be a late fee.

If you have any questions, including about financial assistance, please email passover@brownrisdhillel.org.

Other Passover Events

Seder Facebook EventWednesday, April 12th 8:30-10:00 PM: "In Every Generation" - A Hillel Conversation About Responding to Anti-Semitism"  
Thursday, April 13th 4:30-6:30 PM: Kosher for Passover Party
Saturday, April 15th 1:30-2:30 PM: Feminist Perspectives on Passover  
Sunday, April 16th 2:00-3:00 PM: Chocolate Matzah with FYSH
All other Passover Events

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Get in the mood with the Jabberwocks Passover Parody!

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More Information about Celebrating Passover

The following are three traditional Passover customs that may be of interest to you. 

To learn more, please contact Rabbi Dardashti.
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Maot Hittin: There is an ancient custom to give tzedakah (specifically, money) before Pesah (Passover) to enable fellow Jews to eat and celebrate fittingly on this holiday. This money ("Maot Hittin") is ideally given as much in advance of the holiday as possible. If you are interested, please give your donations to a member of the Hillel staff in cash or checks made payable to "CBS Rabbi's Discretionary Fund" by Friday, April 7th. The money will be distributed to local community members in need. 
  
Selling Your Hametz: Hametz (any food, liquor, etc. -- products containing wheat, barley, spelt, oats, or rye -- which are not kosher for Passover) is traditionally cleaned up and removed before the holiday. Any remaining hametz not cleaned/removed from your premises, which you wish to store away for after the holiday, is legally SOLD, so as not to be legally yours for duration of Passover. If you are interested, please click here to sell your hametz online and please contact Rabbi Dardashti with any questions. 
  
Bedikat Hametz: The ceremony of checking/searching for any hametz not yet removed (via cleaning or selling) from your possession is performed on Sunday evening, April 9th. (We have some Bedikat Hametz kits over at Hillel as well. Please stop by Rabbi Dardashti's office if you would like one.)