Passover begins today at sundown

| The New Mexican

4/19/2008 - 4/19/08

Here are come of the Passover celebrations at area faith communties:


At 6 p.m. on Sunday, the feast without the yeast will be held at the Temple Beth Shalom Community Passover Seder.

The Passover Seder is a unique opportunity to share "a night different from all other nights" with friends and family. This most popular of Jewish festivals celebrates the Exodus from Egypt: a journey from the pain of slavery to the joy of freedom.

Led by Rabbi Marvin Schwab, the interactive Seder features a kosher-style traditional meal catered by Peas'n'Pod, participation in readings and song, and treats for the children. A vegetarian option is available.

Space is limited, so reservations are necessary. The deadline is Tuesday.

The cost for the seder is $45 for adults, $20 for children 13 and under.

For more information or to make reservations, send an e-mail to reception@sftbs.org or call call 982-1376. The temple is at 205 E. Barcelona Road, between Old Pecos Trail and Don Gaspar Ave.


Traditional first night Seder will be held today at the Museum Hill Café,
710 Camino Lejo. The Seder will be led by Rabbi Malka Drucker and Cantor Cindy Freedman. Space is limited. Visit the Web site at www. hamakomtheplace.org or call 992-1905.


Congregation Beit Tikva Community Seder will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday at Hotel Santa Fe, 2501 Paseo de Peralta. Call the synagogue for more information.

Congregation Beit Tikva is at 2230 Old Pecos Trail. For more information, visit the Web site at www.beittikva.info or call 820-2991.