As the temperatures start to warm up and the days grow longer, so comes spring and with it, the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover, the eight-day holiday which marks the Jews exodus from Egypt. This holiday is most well-known for the lack of leavened bread and other food restrictions – no bread, no legumes, and nothing that could simulate a leavened bread item. For our Jewish Hudson County residents, we have rounded up a list of all the events going on for Passover this year {the first seder falls on Friday, April 19th}. Read on to find out where to celebrate Passover in Hoboken + Jersey City this year.
Local Celebrations
Chabad Young Professionals of Hoboken and Jersey City Passover Seder, Friday, April 19th
Join a Passover seder experience for young professionals {between the ages of 21-36}. Enjoy an evening of inspiration, dining, and community, featuring contemporary insights, an exquisite menu, handmade matzah, and fine wines all hosted at Soho Lofts, Jersey City. The event will start at 7:30PM with a happy hour and candle lighting, followed up a seder at 8:00PM. Prepaid reservations only. Space is limited.
Chabad of Hoboken and Jersey City Passover Seder, Saturday, April 20th
Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a community seder complete with hand-baked Shmurah Matzah, wine, and a wonderful dinner spiced with unique traditional customs. Make your reservations here.
Matzah Pizza and Meal Making Party with Moishe House Hoboken, Monday, April 22nd
Come celebrate the holiday with some delicious homemade matza pizza, and the best part is, you can customize your own. RSVP for details and address by emailing moishehousehoboken@gmail.com.
Bread and Beer Bash with Moishe House Hoboken, Saturday, April 27th
Celebrate the end of Passover with Moishe House Hoboken and enjoy some carb filled brews and bready treats. RSVP for more details and address by emailing moishehousehoboken@gmail.com.
Hosting Your Own Seder
For those who are more DIY-focused and are keen to host their own seder, here are a few places you can pop into to pick up your kosher goods at {and help you make a kick-butt feast} in Hoboken, JC, and beyond:
Garden of Eden Gourmet {226 Washington Street, Hoboken)
Kings {325 River Street, Hoboken and 1212 Shipyard Lane, Hoboken}
Morton Williams {105 River Drive, Jersey City}
ShopRite {Luis Marin Boulevard 6th Street, Jersey City + 900 Madison Street, Hoboken}
Trader Joe’s {1350 Willow Avenue, Hoboken}
Seasons Kosher {Online}
Kayco {72 New Hook Road, Bayonne}
Grow and Behold Foods {Online}
Peace Love Light Shop {Online}
Wishing all of those celebrating Passover Zissin Pesach — a meaningful Passover holiday.
How are you celebrating Passover this year? Are you hosting your own seder? Let us know in the comments!
