“Modern emancipation” was the theme of the 17th annual Interfaith Multicultural Passover Freedom Seder, held March 19 at the JCC of San Francisco. Presented in partnership with the S.F.-based Jewish Community Relations Council and Congre-gation Emanu-El, the event honored the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and drew a capacity crowd of 135. In right photo, event co-chair Hene Kelly (left) looks over the readings with G.L. Hodge, administrator at Providence Baptist Church in San Francisco. In left photo, Emanu-El Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe, who led the event, assists Jerilyn Gelt, president of JCRC, with the candlelighting. The list of attendees included nonprofit leaders, clergy, elected officials and youth organizations from across many faith and cultural backgrounds. The event included music and a vegetarian Passover meal.
Let freedom ring at Interfaith Multicultural Passover Freedom Seder
