Pesach
Each year, we bring the sweetest traditions of feasting and gathering together with the prayers and songs of this joyous holiday as we tell stories that strengthen our core identities. We find it especially meaningful to experience this journey with our CBST family. This night is different from all other nights, as it should be, and yet it will feel cozy, warm, and familiar.
Our Passover Seder will draw on texts and rituals—old and new—that illuminate the ancient story of rebellion and flight from tyranny. In true CBST fashion, our Seder will connect to ways in which these struggles are relevant today and the spiritual means by which we can continue to move towards a world of freedom and justice. We look forward to raising the four glasses with you!
CBST Second Night Community Passover Seder 5785
Sunday, April 13, 6:00pm in our Wine Family Sanctuary, 130 W 30th Street. Watch CBST’s eNews for the livestream link.
The Seder will be led by Rabbi Jason Klein and Cantor Sam Rosen
Registration for the Seder in person is now closed.
The Seder will also be livestreamed on the CBST website at cbst.org/livestream. Registration is not required to attend the livestream.
First Night Seder
If you are a CBST member seeking to attend a Second Night Seder, or you have seats available at your Seder, either in-person or online, you can email Judy Hollander at sedermatch@cbst.org to inquire and request a connection.
Looking to hold your own First Night Seder? Check out this page for resources!
Selling Your Chametz
Halacha (Jewish law) prohibits eating chametz (leaven) during Pesach. Did you know we are also forbidden to own chametz or even to have it on our premises? Tradition provides a legal procedure: we can sell our chametz and, an hour after the end of the holiday, purchase it back (without actual delivery or pick-up).
This year, Rabbi Werber will serve as your “Chametz Agent,” and will sell our chametz to long-time chametz holder Tasha Calhoun. There is no fee; however, there is a tradition of making a contribution (maot chittim) to help make it possible for others to have a Seder meal. There is no fee, though it is traditional to make a contribution (maot chittim) here by Thursday, April 10.
CBST’s Digital Interactive Memorial
CBST members can add new memorials for our digital interactive memorial at any time. If you wish to have a loved one’s name included for Yizkor during Passover. The deadline to add a name is Thursday, April 10.
