One of the best things about Boulder is its way of celebrating all cultures and holidays with equal enthusiasm. Passover is no exception. As expected, our community has risen to the challenge of giving us plenty of options for how we want to spend our holiday. This year’s Passover events include something special for everyone, and we love that there is such a strong emphasis on friendship and fellowship. Here are 7 Passover activities in Boulder that we’re sure you’re going to enjoy.
Create a Seder Survival Kit
Join parents from around the community and create a Seder Survival kit to keep kids engaged with the Passover Seder. Parents will make the kits while tasting delicious wine, and the kids will be busy creating a Passover craft. The event will take place April 10, starting at 12:30pm, and includes dinner. You can sign your family up here.
Community Kashering
Join the Denver community in preparing for Passover. On April 17 at 2 pm, Aish Denver invites you to kasher your pots, pans, and utensils (those that are kasherable) for Passover. The event is free and open to everyone. Call Rabbi Zev Pomeranz for more information: 303-220-7220.
Children’s Passover Activities
In observance of Passover, The Boulder Jewish Community Center will be closed after 1pm on April 22 and all day on April 29. On April 19, however, kids ages 5-10 years old are invited to learn about celebrating the holidays through food with BJCC’s children’s Passover cooking class. All participants will leave with recipes and a variety of tasty treats to share with their families.
Passover Seder-Chabad of NW Metro Denver
Relive and celebrate the tradition of the exodus while discovering the Passover’s relevance today. Two Seders will take place during the Passover season. The first, geared toward singles and families of all ages, will be held on Friday April 22 starting at 6:30pm. The second Seder will be held April 23 starting at 8:30pm, and will feature all traditions, including a nightfall start.
Passover Student Seders- Chabad at Auraria Campus
All Jewish students and faculty are welcome to experience a traditional Seder. You can attend one or both nights, which will include homemade meals, classic singing, and of course, lots of matzo. The first night is Friday April 22, beginning at 8:30pm, and the second is Saturday, April 23 starting at 8:50pm. Make your reservation by clicking here.
Queer Seder
Join lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and allied Jews, along with their families and friends for a Passover celebration. It all takes place Tuesday, April 26, starting at 5:30pm at Temple Emanuel. The festivities include a full meal and beverages.
Passover Celebration-Simchat Torah Beit Midrash
In celebration of Passover, Simchat Torah Beit Midrash in Englewood invites you to join them for their Celebration Seder in Denver on Saturday, April 30. You will be able to follow Yeshua’s footsteps in an evening full of dance, music, and teaching by Rabbi Ralph Messer. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 866-867-2488.
With such a wide selection of events for you and your family to participate in, this Passover season will surely be one to remember. These events are just a taste of what spring has to offer. Keep an eye out for our upcoming lineup of other, exciting events in our area, and don’t miss our monthly listing of things to do in and around Boulder.