Community seders abound across Arizona
Residents of Arizona come from many places and often leave family behind. While Passover is traditionally a “home” holiday, congregations realize there are many who do not have family nearby or who would just like to celebrate with their larger community family. Here are some options:
April 8
Temple Solel’s women’s seder led by Rabbi Ilana Mills at 6:30 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. Appetizers, desserts and wine. $10 for members; $12 non-members. Babysitting available with reservation, $5. Collecting items for Florence Crittenton for women and girls in need. RSVP by April 2 to Chelsi at cjohnson@templesolel.org or 480-991-7414.
April 14
Beth Emeth Congregation seder at 7 pm at 13702 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West. Led by Rabbi David Rosenberg. Traditional, kosher meal catered by Designs in Food. $50 members, $55 non-members, $20 for children under 13. RSVP with check by April 9 to Beth Emeth at above address. For more info, contact Sandy at 623-584-7210, bethemethaz.org
Chabad of Anthem seder at 7 pm and also on April 15 at 7:30 pm at the home of Rabbi Yossi Friedman. $36 adult, $18 child. RSVP by April 9 to rabbi@jewishanthem. com or 623-349-1770 to get address and directions.
Chabad of the East Valley seder with Rabbi Mendy Deitsch at 7:15 pm at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N McClintock Dr. in Chandler. $40 adult, $25 child, if paid by April 8; thereafter $50/$40. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. RSVP to 480-855-4333 or rabbi@chabadcenter.com
Chabad of Mesa seder at 6:45 pm at 941 S. Maple, Mesa. Includes dinner. $30 adult, $10 students, free under 14. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. RSVP by April 10 to ChabadMesa@aol.com or 480-659-7001.
Chabad of Paradise Valley seder, hosted by Rabbi Shlomo and Chaya Levertov at 6:30 pm. In both Hebrew and English; also on April 15; reserve seats for one or both. $50 adult, $36 child. RSVP by April 1 to 480-788-9310 or shlomy@ jewishparadisevalley.com
Congregation Or Chadash of Tucson seder at 6 pm at 3939 N Alvernon Way in Tucson. Members: $35 adult, $22 child; non-members $50/25. RSVP by April 7 to Eileen at 520-512-8500, orchadash-tucson.org.
Temple Beth Shalom of Sun City seder at 5:15 pm at 12202 101st Ave. in Sun City. Dinner by Chompie’s. $38 members; $49 non-members; $16 children 13 and under. RSVP with payment by April 8. 623-977- 3240, templebethshalomaz.org
University of Arizona Hillel Foundation seder is free for students, at 6 pm at Hillel, 1245 E Second St. in Tucson. RSVP to 520- 624-656, arizona.hillel.org
April 15
Congregation Anshei Israel seder, Mincha at 6 pm; seder promptly at 6:45 pm, at 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Traditional four-course dinner by L’Chaim Catering. Members: adult $45, child $30; nonmembers: $55/$40; college and military $37. Reservations due by April 11. Seating limited. RSVP: caiaz.org or call Barb Neuman at 745-5550, ext. 242.
Congregation Chaverim seder at 6:30 pm at Tucson Botanical Gardens Pavilion, 2140 N Alvernon Way, Tucson. $18 adults, $10 children (includes admission to gardens prior to event). Desserts by Beyond Bread (the seder does not include dinner). RSVP with payment by April 7 to Congregation Chaverim, 5901 E 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85718, admin@chaverim.net or chaverim.net
Congregation Beth Hagivot seder at 6:30 pm at Fountain View Village, 16455 E Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills. $40 per adult, ask about child price. RSVP by April 8 with check to: Congregation Beth Hagivot, PO Box 19498, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269. More information: bethhagivot.com or info@bethhagivot.com
Congregation Beth Israel seder with Rabbis Stephen Kahn and Roni Keller at 5:30 pm at 10460 N 56th Street, Scottsdale. Inquiries can be made by phoning the temple office at 480-951-0323. Open to all. cbiaz.org.
Congregation Or Adam seder at 5:30 pm at the Culter-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver St in Phoenix. Humanitarian point of view. $50 nonmembers, $40 members, $20 children under 10. RSVP by April 1: 480-663-7788 or info@oradam.org
Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association seder at 5:45 pm at Carefree Resort & Conference Center, 37220 N Mule Train Road in Carefree. Cost is $58 per adult and $20 for children under 12. RSVP with checks payable to “DFJCA” sent to: PO Box 25068, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. For more information call Vicki Diamond at 480-595- 1191 before April 8.
Har Zion Congregation seder at 6:30 pm with Rabbi Judi Ahavah Del Bourgo at 6140 E Thunderbird Road, Scottsdale. Members $40 for adults, $25 for children 9 and under, $10 for under 3; non-members $50/$33/$13. RSVP with payment by April 7. 480-991-0720, harzion@harzion.org
Temple B’rith Shalom seder at the Club at Prescott Lakes, 311 E Smoketree Lane in Prescott. Registration and seating at 5 pm. Members $40 for adults, $12 for children; non-members $50/$15. RSVP with payment by April 8 to: Temple B’rith Shalom, 2077 Brohner Way, Prescott, AZ 86301. 928-708- 0018, brithshalom-az.org
Temple Emanu-El seder at 6 pm at two locations: 225 N Country Club Road in Tucson and Desert Springs Retirement Living, 30 W Lambert Lane in Oro Valley. $42 for member; $52 for non-members. RSVP by April 8 to Mila Vasser, 520-327- 4501. Templeemanueltucson.org
Temple Havurat Emet seder at 5:30 pm at Chompie’s, 3481 W Frye Road in Chandler. $35 adult, $17.50 child. RSVP by April 8 to Gig at gmil8@mac.com or 480-785-7767.
Temple Solel seder at 6 pm, with Rabbi John Linder and cantorial soloist Todd Herzog, at 6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. Includes full kosher Passover dinner by Simply Scrumptious. Adults $59-$78, children 6-12, $29-35; children 5 and under, $9-12. RSVP with payment by April 9 to Edie at ebradt@templesolel.org or 480-991-7414.
April 19
Temple Heichal Baoranim annual potluck community seder at 5:30 pm, Federated Community Church, 400 W Aspen Ave in Flagstaff. Bring your family and friends. More information and a reservation form in April newsletter. heichalbaoranim. org, 928-527-8747 or 928-600-1461.
The Secular Humanist Jewish Circle (SHJC) seder at 11:30 am at Atria Campana Del Rio, 1550 E River Road, Tucson. Lunch follows seder. $25 for members, $35 non-members. RSVP by April 14 to Sandee, 520-232-0226, sandeemb@ comcast.net or Becky, 520-296-3762, schulmb@aol.com
