Pesach 2026 / 5786
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AC’s Community Second Seder
Sale of Chametz and Pesach Kashrut
Hametzfest Family Shabbat Dinner
Questioning and Kashering with Rabbi Kalmanofsky
Book of Remembrance
Pesach Schedule
AC’s Community Second Seder
Thursday, April 2 at 7pm in Hirsch Hall
This year consider joining us for an engaging participatory intergenerational Seder celebration. Rich in songs in many languages, rooted in tradition, highlighting and weaving together unique stories and experiences of everyone around the table. No one leaves a stranger!
“Let all who are hungry come and eat.” — Our seder is open to AC members and non-members, adults and children.
Register here by Friday, March 27 at 10am
Preparing for Pesach
Sale of Chametz and Pesach Kashrut
To designate Rabbi Kalmanofsky to sell your chametz, please fill out the online form by Wednesday, April 1 at 10am. Contact the AC Office with any questions.
For information on Passover Kashrut, check the Rabbinical Assembly’s website for a helpful guide.
Hametzfest Family Shabbat Dinner
Friday, March 27
Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 5:30pm | Dinner at 6:15pm
Let us take care of Shabbat dinner the week before Passover! Families with kids are invited to join us for a participatory Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service followed by dinner. There will also be an open gym for kids.
Register here by Wednesday, March 25
Questioning and Kashering with Rabbi Kalmanofsky
Monday, March 30 from 6:30 – 8:30pm in AC’s Kitchen
To get ready for Passover, please bring your Kashrut questions and your pots and pans. We’ll help you prepare for the feast of freedom by boiling away the chametz.
Book Of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance lists those close to us who have passed away, but who have not been forgotten. This year we have created a virtual version of our Book of Remembrance that you can add names to throughout the year. You can view the Book of Remembrance here.
Submit names and make a donation here
Pesach Schedule
Tuesday, March 31Bedikat Chametz (Search for Chametz) | Wednesday, April 1 – Erev PesachTa’anit Bechorot (Fast of the Firstborn) Morning Minyan – 7:30am Sell, burn, or destroy chametz by 11:55am Candle lighting at 7:02pm First Seder |
Thursday, April 2 – Pesach Day 1Sanctuary Shabbat Service – 9:45am Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am Candle lighting after 8:03pm Second Seder Community Second Seder – 7pm in Hirsch Hall | Friday, April 3 – Pesach Day 2Sanctuary Service – 9:45am Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am TeleTefila Service (on Zoom) – 10am Kabbalat Shabbat Service – 6:30pm Candle lighting at 7:04pm |
Saturday, April 4 – Shabbat PesachSanctuary Service – 9:45am (also via livestream) Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am TeleTefila Service (on Zoom) – 10am | Wednesday, April 8 – Pesach Day 7Sanctuary Service – 9:45am Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am TeleTefila Service (on Zoom) – 10am |
Thursday, April 9 – Pesach Day 8Sanctuary Service – 9:45am (also via livestream) Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am Holiday ends 8:11pm | |
