Service Schedule During Passover
(Saturday, April 12 is First Seder evening—there will be no evening service)
Have an open seat?
Please let the office administration know if you are willing to host an extra couple of people at your first-night seder dinner. CLICK HERE to host or CLICK HERE to let us know you need a place to go! Questions? Call us at (972) 234-1542 or email us at membership@congregationbethtorah.org.
Sale of Hametz
Are you preparing your kitchen for Passover and want to sell your Hametz?
Over Pesah, we are commanded not to eat or own food containing wheat, oats, rye, spelt, and barley. The best way to remove these foods from our homes over Pesah is to donate them to JFS or give them to a friend. However, there is a loophole we can use for particularly valuable items that are not kosher for Pesah (e.g. liquor).
Click here to sell your Hametz now through Thursday, April 10.
More Resources
To learn more about Pesah traditions, exploringjudaism.org and myjewishlearning.com both have a wealth of resources. You are also welcome to contact Rabbi Sydni with any questions at rabbisydni@congregationbethtorah.org.
Other Passover Items
Seudah for the Firstborn
8:00 AM, Thursday, April 10
There is a tradition for firstborns to fast the day leading up to the Passover seder. However, there is also a traditional loophole so that firstborns can eat! Almost any time during the Jewish year, when there is a joyous occasion, like completing a piece of Torah learning, it is a mitzvah to make a celebratory meal, even for a firstborn on Erev Pesah. This year, our Monday morning learning group will celebrate our completion of the first 50 Psalms on Thursday, April 10, at 8:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to join in the nosh and learning, no matter what your birth order.
Passover Recipes
Razel's Passover Tuna | Passover Hors d'oeuvre Roll | Passover Lamb Leg Roast | Passover Trifle Bowl
Passover Vegetarian Chopped Liver | Matzoh Soup | Passover Granola | Perfect Hardboiled Eggs | Homemade Mayonnaise | Chocolate & Almond Cake | Chocolate Toffee Matzo | Mandel Bread | Chocolate Chip Cookies | Matzo Ball
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