Pesach 2026 / 5786

Sale of Chametz and Pesach Kashrut
Book of Remembrance
UWS Mimouna Celebration
Pesach Schedule


Preparing for Pesach

Sale of Chametz and Pesach Kashrut

To designate Rabbi Kalmanofsky to sell your chametz, please fill out our 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.

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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

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Upper West Side Mimouna Celebration

Sunday, April 12 from 6:30 – 8:45pm at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (334 Amsterdam Ave.)

Celebrate the vibrant conclusion of Passover at the Upper West Side Moroccan Mimouna! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, food, and tradition, featuring the enchanting sounds of Layali El Andalus. Indulge in a rich and colorful Mimouna table, overflowing with handmade sweets, traditional mufletas, and refreshing Moroccan mint tea.

Purchase discounted tickets here

Layali El Andalus breathes new life into the musical traditions of Morocco, Andalusia, North Africa, and the Middle East. Founded by Moroccan-born musician Rachid Halihal (singer, oud, violin.) Layali El Andalus has graced prestigious music festivals and concert stages across the United States and abroad, with notable performances at MoMA and Lincoln Center.

Organized by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in partnership with Ansche Chesed, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, the American Sephardi Federation, and the Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network.

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Pesach Schedule

Tuesday, March 31

Bedikat Chametz (Search for Chametz)
After sunset

Wednesday, April 1 – Erev Pesach

Ta’anit Bechorot (Fast of the Firstborn)

Morning Minyan – 7:30am
Followed by Siyyum for the Firstborn

Sell, burn, or destroy chametz by 11:55am

Candle lighting at 7:02pm

First Seder

Thursday, April 2 – Pesach Day 1

Sanctuary Service – 9:45am

Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am

Candle lighting after 8:03pm

Second Seder

Community Second Seder – 7pm in Hirsch Hall
Register here

Friday, April 3 – Pesach Day 2

Sanctuary Service – 9:45am

Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am

TeleTefila Service (on Zoom) – 9:40am

Kabbalat Shabbat Service – 6:30pm

Candle lighting at 7:04pm

Saturday, April 4 – Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach

Sanctuary Service – 9:45am (also via livestream)

Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am

TeleTefila Service (on Zoom) – 9:40am

Wednesday, April 8 – Pesach Day 7

Sanctuary Service – 9:45am

Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am

TeleTefila Service (on Zoom, with Yizkor) – 9:40am

Thursday, April 9 – Pesach Day 8

Sanctuary Service – 9:45am (also via livestream)

Minyan M’at Service (in 5N) – 10am

Holiday ends 8:11pm

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