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SCHEDULE - LAST DAYS OF PASSOVER
- Eve of 7th Day Passover: Tuesday, April 11
Light Candles at 7:27 pm
Maariv evening service at 7:45 pm
- 7th Day Passover: Wednesday, April 12
Holiday Morning Service at 10 am
Evening Candle Lighting (from pre-existing flame) at 8:22 pm
- Final Day Passover: Thursday, April 13
Holiday Morning Service at 10 am
- Includes: Yizkor memorial prayer
Passover Ends: Thursday, April 13 at 8:22 pm
Communal Chametz Burning
Come by for the ceremonial burning of the Chametz:
- Wednesday, April 5th between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm (latest) at Chabad Bay Area.
You may bring along any remaining Chametz from your home that you wish to dispose of. A special declaration prayer is also recited.
Passover Giving
Please consider making a gift in support of our Passover and year-round activities!
With your generous partnership we can continue reaching out to every one in our community with warm, vibrant and meaningful opportunities to engage in Jewish life, learn more about our heritage and enjoy fun and welcoming holiday and community celebrations!
Today - Last day to get your Shmurah Matzah!
Come by today to pick up Shmurah Matzah in time for your Seder!
THIS IS EXTRA SPECIAL & DELICIOUS HANDMADE MATZAH BY THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF DNIEPR, UKRAINE!
- We are pleased to GIFT every Jewish family in our area with a free set of 2 Shmurah Matzahs for use at your Seder! Yes, you may also pick up for a friend! Thank you to our generous sponsor, the Margolin family!
- If you have ORDERED a pound or more of Shmurah Matzah please be sure to come by to pick it up.
- If you haven't ordered this delicious, handmade Shmurah Matzah, we still have some AVAILABLE for purchase. Cost is $24 (1 lb box).
Experience the taste of Pesach as it has been for thousands of years! Our sages recommend using the special Shmurah Matzah for the blessing and formal Mitzvah of eating Matzah on Seder night.
Passover: Full Schedule + Candle Lighting Times
Wednesday, April 5 - The Day Before Passover
- Fast of the Firstborn (more info)
- Finish eating chametz by 11:16 am
- Join us for CHAMETZ BURNING at Chabad Bay Area 11:30 am. You may bring the remaining Chametz from your home.
- Burn or flush remaining (unsold) chametz by 12:19 pm. We make the special Nullification of Chametz declaration.
- Light the Passover candles at 7:23 pm (Blessings)
- 7:30 pm at Chabad - Maariv evening prayer followed by Hallel.
- First Seder, Kiddush on the first cup of wine should be after nightfall. Key Mitzvot of the Seder are eating matzah, maror (bitter herbs), drinking four cups of wine and relating the story of the Exodus (Seder guide).
- Community Seder at Chabad Bay Area will be at 8:00 pm (Advance RSVP required)
Thursday, April 6 - 1st Day of Passover
- COME JOIN US FOR HOLIDAY SERVICES!
Holiday Morning Service at 10:00 am
Main part at 10:45 am
Includes Hallel and special Festival reading. (In Musaf, we switch to the "summer" insert, asking for dew instead of rain).
Light Kiddush Refreshments at 12:00 pm
Thursday Evening:
- Light holiday candles (from a pre-existing flame only) after 8:18 pm
- Second Seder is held at nightfall
- Begin "Counting of The Omer"
Friday, April 7 - Second Day of Passover
- JOIN US FOR HOLIDAY SERVICES!
Holiday Morning Service at 10:00 am
Main part at 10:45 am
Includes Hallel and special Festival reading.
Light Kiddush Refreshments at 12:00 pm
- Shabbat Candle Lighting at 7:25 pm (from a pre-existing flame)
- JOIN US FOR SHABBAT EVE SERVICES!
Welcoming the Shabbat evening service at 7:30 pm
Shabbat, April 8 - Intermediate Day of Passover
- Kabbalah Class at 9:00 am
- JOIN US FOR SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
Morning Service at 10:00 am
Main part at 10:45 am
Light Kiddush Refreshments w/ special hot Passover cholent at around 12:00 pm
Sunday, April 9 - Intermediate Days of Passover
- No Hebrew School Classes
- No Talmud Class
A look ahead - LAST DAYS OF PASSOVER
- Eve of 7th Day Passover: Tuesday, April 11
Light Candles at 7:27 pm
- 7th Day Passover: Wednesday, April 12
Holiday Morning Service at 10 am
Evening Candle Lighting (from pre-existing flame) at 8:22 pm
- Final Day Passover: Thursday, April 13
Holiday Morning Service at 10 am
Passover Ends: Thursday, April 13 at 8:22 pm
Join us for Holiday Morning Services!
Join us on the first two days of Passover for holiday morning service! 
First Day of Passover - Thursday, April 6
- Holiday Morning Service starts at 10:00 am
Main part at 10:45
Includes joyous Hallel prayer and start of summer prayer for dew
Light Kiddush refreshments after the service at approx. 12 pm
Second Day of Passover - Friday, April 7
- Holiday Morning Service starts at 10:00 am
Main part at 10:45
Includes joyous Hallel prayer
Light Kiddush refreshments after the service at approx. 12 pm