We look forward to celebrating Passover on campus with our Hillel Community this year! Please join us for Seders and meals throughout Passover. ALL meals must be purchased in advance. This page will give you an overview of Hillel’s Passover experience, including: how to register for seders, what Seders we offer, how to host your own Seder, as well as additional participation opportunities we offer. Check out the quick links below to get more specific details about services and meals, and look out for details about programs on social media! If cost is prohibitive to you, please contact Rav Lisa.
Please note that Seders are on the last two days of class this year. We recommend you check your class syllabi now to see if you have any important assignments or exams during this time. Be in touch with your instructors ASAP to arrange accommodations if you are planning on traveling to celebrate with family, or have an exam during Seder night or the last days of Passover. Here is the University policy on conflicts between religious and academic calendar.
Some instructors request a note for their records confirming your participation in Passover celebrations. Please reach out to Rav Lisa for this or any other support navigating this issue.
Seders
All seders will take place at Hillel this year unless otherwise noted. Hillel is located at 1429 Hill Street in Ann Arbor, and cost $10 per person. Deadline to register: Tuesday, April 8.
First Night Options – Saturday, April 12
Haggadah Highlights 5:00PM – This is the shortest Seder we offer- Hit the highlights of the Haggadah in about 40 minutes before the meal, with just Elijah’s cup and the afikomen finishing off the seder. Please note this seder will be offered in multiple spaces at Hillel at the same time.
Interactive Seder – Extended Highlights 6:30PM at Hillel – If you love to sing all the songs in the Seder, but not read ALL the words, the Interactive Seder – Extended Highlights is for you. We will spend about 60-90 minutes at the Seder before the meal, with the option to stay after the meal and sing all your favorite songs.
Haggadah Deep Dive 9:00PM – At this Seder we will read through every word in the Haggadah, and spend time discussing the themes in the Haggadah. If you are looking for a traditional Seder, this is the one for you! Plan to be at this seder for 3-4 hours. The meal will be provided by Hillel. This Seder will take place at Abby & Rav Uri’s house.
Second Night Options – Sunday, April 13
Interactive Seder – Extended Highlights 6:30PM at Hillel – If you love to sing all the songs in the Seder, but not read ALL the words, the Interactive Seder – Extended Highlights is for you. We will spend about 60-90 minutes at the Seder before the meal, with the option to stay after the meal and sing all your favorite songs.
Haggadah Deep Dive 9:00PM at Hillel – At this Seder we will read through every word in the Haggadah, and spend time discussing the themes in the Haggadah. If you are looking for a traditional Seder, this is the one for you! Plan to be at this seder for 3-4 hours. The meal will be provided by Hillel.
Paid Kosher for Passover Meals at Hillel
Deadline to register: Tuesday, April 8.
All meals are $10 per person. You can reserve space and pay for any meal during the week on the registration form.
Registration is required. We may not be able to accommodate walk-ins.
Ordering, Pricing, and Deadlines
Hosting at home for Passover?
Here’s how it works:
- Go to michigan.engage.hillel.org and click on “Create an Experience”. Once on the “Create an Experience” page, you’ll answer some initial planning questions.
- On the Experience Details page, you’ll start filling in the rest of the information about your meal.
- Submit for approval! You will receive an email confirmation when your meal is posted.
- Once your meal is approved, invite your guests! You can do so from your “manage experiences” tab, or directly from your event page. You will be notified by email when guests RSVP.
- Attend a Seder-Hosting Workshop at Hillel. Go through a seder hosting FAQ, hear from other hosts about ways to make your seder special, and start planning with help from the Hillel Haggadot.
- A Seder Hosting Workshop is mandatory for all hosts. Register here.