Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1, and many synagogues and organizations in the Bay Area are hosting public seders before and during the holiday. Most of the events listed here require advance registration, and many note that no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
If your organization is hosting a public seder not listed here, please send event details to [email protected] by March 25 to be added to our online list.
SAN FRANCISCO
Wednesday | April 1
JCC of San Francisco — Seder led by Rabbi Batshir Torchio and song leader Jonathan Bayer. Dinner catered by Mangia Nosh includes vegetarian matzah ball soup, choice of kosher-style meat, fish or vegetarian entree, plus dessert. Gluten-free options available. At 3200 California St., S.F. 6-9:30 p.m. $60-$200.
Congregation Chevra Thilim—Seder with dinner and children’s program. Register by March 25. At 751 25th Ave., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $60, $30 children.
Chabad of Noe Valley — Seder. At 3771 Cesar Chavez St., S.F. 7:15 p.m. $54, $25 children. Second-night seder April 2, 7:30 p.m.
Richmond Torah Center Chabad — Seder. Register by March 29. At Chabad, 423 10th Ave., S.F. 8 p.m. $50, $25 children. Second-night seder April 2, 8 p.m.
Thursday | April 2
Congregation Sherith Israel — Seder led by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf and Rabbi George Altshuler. Fundraiser for Chicken Soupers and HaMotzi programs that feed people in need. Register by 5 p.m. March 27. At 2266 California St., S.F. 6-8:30 p.m. $60 members, $75 nonmembers, $25 member children ages 5-12, $30 nonmember children ages 5-12; free for children under 5.
Congregation Sha’ar Zahav — Seder led by Rabbi Mychal Copeland and Britta Pomrantz. Dinner catered by Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen. Register by March 23. At 290 Dolores St., S.F. Virtual option available. 6 p.m. $72 members, $108 nonmembers; $36 youth ages 5-18; free for children under 5.
Congregation Ner Tamid — Seder led by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon and Cantor Rudy Hassid. Dinner by Dina’s Kosher Catering with chicken or vegetarian options. Register by March 25. At 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 6 p.m. $35-$85; children under 5 free.
Congregation Emanu-El — Seder for young adults. Vegetarian meal available. At 2 Lake St., S.F. 6-8:30 p.m. $76.
SF Hillel — Seder for college students and community members. Kosher meal available. Location provided with RSVP. 5-8:30 p.m. $5-$54.
Friday | April 3
Or Shalom Jewish Community — Seder. Bring a kosher-for-Passover pescatarian dish serving 8-10 people for potluck dinner, plus wine or grape juice for your household and reusable dishware. Registration closes March 31 or when full. At Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin St., S.F. 5-8:30 p.m. Free.
Tuesday | April 7
USF Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice — Seder focusing on social justice, global climate change and environmental justice, in partnership with Dayenu, a Jewish nonprofit confronting the climate crisis. At USF, McLaren Complex, 2130 Fulton St., S.F. 6:30-8 p.m. Free.
EAST BAY
Wednesday | April 1
Chabad of Solano County — Seder. Register by April 1. At Chabad, 770 E. Main St., Vacaville. 7:30 p.m. Second-night seder April 2. $50; $25 children.
Chabad of the Tri-Valley — Seder. At Chabad, 3370 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 7:15 p.m. Second-night seder April 2 at 8:30 p.m. $50; $35 children.
Thursday | April 2
Temple Beth Torah — Seder led by Rabbi Sarah Weissman. Deaf interpreter available. Register by April 1. At 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 6 p.m. $30 early price before March 24; $36, $15 children 12 and under.
Congregation B’nai Tikvah — Seder. Bring flowers for your table. Register by March 25. At 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 6 p.m. $85 members, $100 guests; $45 member children, $50 guest children.
Congregation B’nai Shalom — Seder led by Rabbi Daniel Stein and Hazzan Sandy Bernstein. Dinner catered by Oakland Kosher Foods; give advance notice of vegan or vegetarian requests by March 27. Register by March 28. At 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 6-8 p.m. $20-$72, free for children under 6.
Saturday | April 4
Temple Israel of Alameda — Seder. Register by March 27. At 3183 McCartney Road, Alameda. 5 p.m. $60 members, $70 nonmembers, $30 children; free for children under 10.
Tri-Valley Cultural Jews — Secular humanist Passover seder with potluck dinner. Register by March 27. Location in Livermore provided with registration. 5 p.m. Free for members, $25 suggested for nonmembers. RSVP: [email protected] or (925) 399-8029.
Temple Beth Hillel — Seder with dinner (vegan option available). Bring a kosher dessert to share. At 801 Park Central, Richmond. 5:30 p.m. $15-$75.
Beyt Tikkun — Seder led by Rabbi Cat Zavis and musical director Ami Goodman. Catered Sephardic-inspired vegetarian dinner (gluten-free and nut-free options available). At First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oakland, plus online option. 4 p.m. $18-$95.
NORTH BAY
Wednesday | April 1
Chabad of Central Marin — Seder. Register by March 31. At Best Western Corte Madera, 56 Madera Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $36; $18 children.
Chabad of Marin — Seder led by Rabbi Yisrael and Guila Rice with dinner including fish, brisket and more. Register by March 31. At Chabad, 1150 Idylberry Road, San Rafael. 6:45 p.m. $50.
Chabad of Mill Valley — Seder with catered dinner and children’s play area. Register by March 29. Location provided with registration. 7:15 p.m. $65, $36 children.
Thursday | April 2
Congregation Shir Shalom — Seder and storytelling. (Vegetarian meal available by request.) Register by March 25. At 252 W. Spain St., Sonoma. 5 p.m. $80 members, $150 nonmembers, $18 children 5-13; free for children under 5.
Congregation Beth Ami — Seder led by Rabbi Ron Koas with dinner (fish, dairy, vegetarian options, plus dessert). Register by noon March 31. At 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 6:30 p.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers, $16-$18 youth, free for children under 6.
Congregation Beth Shalom of Napa Valley — Seder led by Rabbi Niles Goldstein and Gordon Lustig. Register by March 27. At 1455 Elm St., Napa. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $72; $18-$36 youth. Free for children under 5.
SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
Sunday | March 22
30th Freedom Seder Silicon Valley — Hosted by state Sen. Josh Becker, Assemblymembers Marc Berman and Patrick Ahrens and Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga. Presented by JCRC Bay Area. At Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second St., Campbell, 5 p.m. $54.
Monday | March 23
Israeli Cultural Connection Women’s Seder — Seder in Hebrew. Bring a dish to share. At Oshman Family JCC, Freidenrich Conference Center, 899 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25.
Wednesday | April 1
Oshman Family JCC — Seder with kosher-style vegetarian buffet dinner. At 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 5-7 p.m. $25-$36, free for children under 2.
Thursday | April 2
Temple Emanu-El of San Jose — Seder led by Rabbi Dana Magat and Cantor Leah Shafritz. Kosher meal catered by Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen. Register by March 25. At 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 6-9 p.m. $54 members, $72 nonmembers, $36 children 5-10, free for children under 5.
Congregation Beth Am — Seder led by Rabbi Art Nemitoff and executive director Jeremy Ragent with dinner and discussion. Register by March 29. At 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 5:45-8 p.m. $54 members, $72 nonmembers, $25 children; free for children under 3.
Peninsula Sinai Congregation — Seder with catered kosher meal. Register by March 30. At 499 Boothbay Ave., Foster City. 5:30-8 p.m. $69 members, $89 nonmembers, $49-$59 children; free for children under.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Wednesday | April 1
North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation — Seder with kosher-style dinner including salmon, gefilte fish, chicken thighs, tsimmes, garlic-truffle mashed potatoes, with vegan and vegetarian options available. At 7000 Latone Ave., Tahoe Vista. 5-8 p.m. $5-$135.
Thursday | April 2
Temple Bat Yam — Seder with dinner including matzah ball soup, gefilte fish, buffet dinner and dessert. At 3260 Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe. 5:30 p.m. $50-$110.