Passover celebrations and events on Long Island

Commemorating the Israelites’ emancipation from slavery in ancient Egypt, the observance of Passover begins with a seder meal after sundown on April 12 and concludes on the evening of April 20. In celebration, local synagogues, Chabad and Jewish centers observe the holiday with family-focused events.

April 11 and 21: Go to a cooking demonstration 

The Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack

Celebrate Passover at the senior party which includes lunch and entertainment with Louis Del Prete at noon April 2 ($10). Come April 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for "Passover Gourmet," featuring a cooking demonstration and tasting (free). The center will host a post-Passover event featuring a Mimouna celebration, a return to eating Chametz (levain bread), with Mediterranean music and desserts at 1 p.m. April 21 ($18). Passover boutique with gifts to give and for your holiday table 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 10.

• Cost $10 for senior lunch; $18 for Mimouna; reservations required
• More info syjcc.org, 631-462-9800 ext. 146 and 147

April 7-11: Reflect on the past at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County

100 Crescent Beach Dr., Glen Cove

The educational center focuses on the lessons of the Holocaust through exhibits, archives, artifacts and tours, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 7-11.

• Cost $10 donation for adults
• More info hmtcli.org, 516-571-8040

Join a community seder 

April 4: Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center

300 Forest Dr., Greenvale

Guests can join a Passover Shabbat dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. April 4 along with blessings.

• Cost $40; reservations required
• More info sjjcc.org, 516-484-1545

April 12: Chabad of Five Towns

74 Maple Ave., Cedarhurst

Celebrate the first night of Passover with a communal, traditional seder dinner at 8 p.m. April 12. The seder includes matzo, wine, bitter herbs, hard-boiled egg and charoset, a dark-colored paste of fruits and nuts.

• Cost $60, $40 ages 12 and younger; reservations required
• More info chabadfivetowns.com, 516-295-2478

April 12: Chabad of Brookville

1447 Cedar Swamp Rd., Brookville

Celebrate at a communal seder where guests will talk about traditions and the meaning of Passover at 7:30 p.m. April 12.

• Cost $85, $55 ages 3-13; reservations required
• More info chabadofbrookville.com, 516-626-0600

April 12: Chabad Five Towns

74 Maple Ave., Cedarhurst

Attendees can join a gourmet, multicourse traditional seder dinner with a talk by Rabbi Wolowik at 8 p.m. April 12.

• Cost $65; $40 ages 12 and younger; reservations required
• More info chabadfivetowns.com, 516-295-2478

April 12-13: Chai Center

501 Vanderbilt Pkwy., Dix Hills

Celebrate Passover at a traditional seder meal with family and friends at 8:15 p.m. April 12 and 7:30 p.m. April 13. Scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Levi Welton and family will be in attendance. 

• Cost $60, $30 younger than 12; reservations required
• More info thechaicenter.com, 631-351-8672

April 12-13: Center for Jewish Life

Chabad Sag Harbor, 24 Long Island Ave., Sag Harbor

Discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah and join a three-course dinner along with a discussion on customs and traditions at two seatings: 8 p.m. April 12-13..

• Cost $75, $35 ages 3-15; reservations required
• More info cfjewishlife.com, 631-938-6202

April 12-13: Merrick Chabad Center for Jewish Life

2174 Hewlett Ave., Merrick

The community is invited to a seder for two seatings: 7:15 p.m. April 12-13. Appetizers will be served as the first course followed by an introduction to the seder by Rabbi Kramer.

• Cost $60, $35 ages 3-13; reservations required
• More info chabadjewishlife.org, 516-833-3057

April 13: Temple B'nai Torah

2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh

Join a Passover Seder catered by Nassau kosher Meats and led by Cantor Rica Timman at 5 p.m. April 13.

• Cost $50, $25 ages 5-13, $65 for non-temple members; reservations required by April 7
• More info tbtwantagh.org, 516-221-2370