The Jewish spring holiday of Passover, commemorating the Israelites' exodus from ancient Egypt is celebrated with traditional Seder meals across Denver.
Communities come together over a bowl of matzo ball soup, kosher wine or brisket dinner -- and if you're looking for some Passover events to take part in, here are 10 ways to celebrate Passover in Denver this year:
First Night Community Passover Seder 2024
Date: Monday, April 22, 6-9 p.m.
Location: Temple Emanuel Social Hall, 51 Grape St.
Cost: $55 (adult members), $40 (child members), Free (member and non-member under 5), $70 (non-member adult), $47 (non-member child)
Lead by Rabbi Joseph Black, Cantor Elizabeth Sacks, Rabbi Emily Hyatt and Steve Brodsky, this Community Passover Seder will be a buffet style event catered by Cohen’s Cuisine. Fish or vegetarian options are available.
Community Seder, Passover 2024
Date: Monday, April 22, 7 p.m.
Location: Chabad Denver North, 7505 E. 35th Ave.
Cost: $42 (adult), $20 (child), $20 (university student)
The Jewish Life Center is hosting a Community Passover Seder at their Chabad Denver North location featuring a 4-course dinner, hand-baked shmurah matzah, child-centered programming, kosher wine and other Passover insights.
Community Passover Seder 1st Night
Date: Monday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Private Venue West of City Park
Cost: $25 (adult), $9 (child)
Stop by this Passover Seder for games, trivia and Jewish riddles, Passover-themed kids programming, a four-course brisket dinner and veggie options, Passover wine and hand baked artisan matzah.
Jewish Voice for Peace Liberation Seder
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m.
Location: Outdoor location near NE/Central Denver
In a collaboration between Jewish Voice for Peace Denver/Boulder and the Palestinian Coalition Partners, this Liberation Seder will celebrate the Passover holiday and explore connections between Palestinian freedom struggles, Indigenous American movement for land back and the history of Jewish oppression. This picnic-style event is all-ages. Guests are encouraged to bring food and drink to eat or share and a blanket, chair or pillow.
2024 Community Passover Seder
Date: Monday, April 22, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St.
Cost: $72 (adult members), $54 (youth members 5-12), $90 (non-member adult), $72 (non-member youth 5-12)
Join Rabbi Adam Morris, musician Hal Aqua and other members of Temple Micah for a Passover meal featuring matzo ball soup, dry rubbed oven roasted beef brisket, tender grilled chicken with white wine or other vegetarian and vegan options.
Community Passover Seder
Date: Monday, April 22, 7:15 p.m.
Location: Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek, 245 Columbine St.
Cost: $65 (adults), $25 (children)
Led by Rabbi Shmuly and Zeldy Engel for an interactive Passover Seder featuring gourmet passover cuisine, hand-crafted matzah, an international wine selection and other insight and songs.
Passover Seder 2024
Date: Monday, April 22, 6 p.m.
Location: Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St.
Cost: $45 (adult), $30 (children)
Join Temple Sinai clergy, staff and family for a Passover Seder with something for all ages.
OneTable Passover 2024
Date: April 22-23
The Shabbat dinner pairing app OneTable helps young adults find, share and partake in Shabbat dinners in their community. It’s a great resource to find Passover dinners and other pre-Passover virtual classes.
Community Passover Seders at Chabad of NW Metro Denver
Date: April 22 & 23, 6:15-9:30 p.m.
Location: 4505 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
Cost: $50 (adult), $30 (youth 2-12)
Chabad of NW Metro Denver is hosting two family-friendly and interactive Seder nights featuring Israeli wines and a gourmet Seder dinner offering fish, brisket and vegetarian options.
Taste of Passover
Date: Friday, April 26, 11:30-12:45 p.m.
Location: JCC Denver, Philips Social Hall, 350 S. Dahlia St.
The Jewish Community Center Denver is hosting a celebration of Pesach at a Taste of Passover event in partnership with the Jewish Family Service and Kavod Senior Life. Featuring a Passover lunch, a short recitation of the Haggadah, traditional prayers and symbolic rituals. Registrants must be 60 or older.
Queer Seder
Date: Sunday, April 28, 3-6 p.m.
Location: JCC Denver, Philips Social Hall
Cost: $35-$55, $15 (children under 12)
Led by local Rabbis and LGBTQIA+ leadership, Queer Seder will include a mix of Passover traditions and relevant readings, songs, and prayers to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Pricing is offered on a sliding scale based on financial need.
