Pesach
Emanuel Synagogue has a wide variety of activities for Pesach (Passover) including talks, four sedarim and a range of services. We hope you can join us!
Event
Sunday, March 21st
From 10:00am to 2:00pm
pesach funshop
Join us for this exciting session on how to prepare your home for Pesach and run a fun, interactive seder.
Event
Thursday, March 25th
From 7:15pm to 8:15pm
The Deeper Meaning of Pesach
A special discussion with Rabbi Cantor George Mordecai and Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff. We will sing Pesach songs and explore them in a deeper way with teachings and meditation
Online event
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/deeper-pesach
Meeting ID: 820 8802 7956
Passcode: 913306
Event
Saturday, March 27th
From 6:15pm
Pesach 1st night service
This service is in-person; registration is not required but please use the Service NSW app for the QR code on arrival.
Event
Sunday, March 28th
From 10:00 am
Pesach 1st day service
Progressive service with the Emanuel a capella vocal quartet in Heritage Sanctuary
A beautiful service with the music of the A Capella Vocal Quartet lifting our spirits as we celebrate the festival of Pesach with song and prayer.
This service is in-person; registration is not required but please use the Service NSW app for the QR code on arrival. The service can also be viewed online; please click here.
Click here for Mishkan Tefilah, used for Pesach services
Masorti service in Millie Phillips Building
A traditional, participatory service with community joining together in joyful celebration.
Children’s Service
from 10:30am to 11:30am
This special Pesach service is for children from 5 to 10 years and provides a space for them to learn about the Festival, learn songs and enjoy activities.
events
Sunday, March 28th
Starts 5:00 pm
Pesach 2nd night
Family Seder
Bring your children, grandchildren and the young at heart and join us for a wonderful, fun journey through the Pesach Seder. Songs, games, storytelling and lots more as we help the youngest of our community connect with the seder in a fun and engaging way. And then stay for food and fun, as you meet other families and enjoy the evening together.
We regret that registrations for this seder are now closed.
Communal Seder:
Services 6:15pm followed by the seder.
Join in community as the clergy lead a seder traversing the traditional haggadah with songs and participation. Travel from slavery to freedom, enjoy being physically together with community again and of course, great food!
We regret to advise that registrations for this seder are now closed.
Omer Kabbalah Inspirations
A daily inspirational message about the energy of the day – from second day Pesach to the festival of Shavuot. Each Omer day is special. Make this 7 week opportunity count. Receive a daily email (except Shabbat) from Rabbi Dr. Orna Triguboff. Email orna@emanuel.org.au to be included.
events
Monday, March 29th
From 10:00 am
PESACH 2ND DAY
Masorti service
Join us in our traditional, egalitarian second day Pesach services: song, prayer and connection with the Torah.
This service is in-person; registration is not required but please use the Service NSW app for the QR code on arrival.
Tuesday March 30th – 6:00pm
Netzer Chocolate Seder
Netzer’s Chocolate Seder is the sweetest part of the Jewish Calendar. Take a break from the Maror and enjoy a slightly more agreeable take on the Pesach meal. A fun evening for the whole family including a catered dinner, and a fun, engaging retelling of the Exodus story.
Thursday, April 1st – 6:15 pm
Women’s Seder
Emanuel Synagogue
Women played a central role in the events of the Exodus story. Every year, women around the world gather for women’s seders, the chance to celebrate the women of the Exodus and consider how the themes of freedom and slavery apply to us, as women.
The women of our congregation’s Rosh Hodesh group have compiled a Haggadah with readings, songs, poetry, and story to celebrate this very special seder.
We would love the women of our community to join us.
This year it will be a catered, kosher for Pesach meal at the synagogue. Bookings are essential and numbers will be limited due to our covid restrictions. There is no charge but on the night you may make a donation towards the catering if you are able.
We regret to advise that registrations for this seder are now closed.
event
Friday, April 2nd
From 6:15pm
Pesach 7th night
Pesach Beyachad
Join us for our Beyachad service which weaves elements of the Progressive, Masorti and Renewal services beyachad, together.
This service is in-person; registration is not required but please use the Service NSW app for the QR code on arrival.
event
Saturday, April 3rd
From 10:00 am
Pesach 7th day and shabbat
Pesach Live
Take a journey with us through the Pesach service as we weave together beautiful music, enhanced by instruments and voice, stories, reflections, poetry and meditation. We will reflect upon the powerful themes of this time and connect with our spiritual souls. All welcome but numbers are limited due to covid restrictions, so make sure you register!
Join us for a unique musical service weaving together prayer, story and meditation, highlighting the themes of the Pesach season.
This service is in-person; registration is not required but please use the Service NSW app for the QR code on arrival.
The Pesach Live service also be viewed online; please click here.
Click here for Mishkan Tefilah
Masorti Service
Our traditional, egalitarian service celebrates Shabbat and Pesach with lively singing and community participation.
This service is in-person; registration is not required but please use the Service NSW app for the QR code on arrival.
event
Sunday April 4th
From 10:00 am
Pesach 8th day
Pesach Beyachad with Yiskor
Join us for our Beyachad service which weaves together elements of our Progressive, Masorti and Renewal services. This service will include the prayers for Yizkor and we will read the names of those who have died from Shavuot to Pesach in our congregation as well as recite prayers for all our loved ones.
This service is in-person; registration is not required but please use the Service NSW app for the QR code on arrival.
Sale of chametz
During Pesach it is not permitted to own any chametz. To avoid having to throw or give away the chametz that we may have in our possession, we sell it to a non-Jewish person for the duration of the festival. Often people will authorise a person within the community to sell the chametz on their behalf.
If you would like to arrange this, please click here for details.
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