Family-Friendly Passover Events

Please see each host organization’s website for details and pricing. This list will be updated as events are posted. All events listed with a location are in-person. The ages listed with each program are recommendations for who would most appreciate the program, but all are welcome.

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BimBom Bag Passover

Purchase kit by Wednesday, April 10^th
At-Home/Virtual

The Bender JCC and Pozez JCC’s presents a bagtastic and exciting opportunity to learn about Jewish customs and holidays through arts & crafts, stories, and discussions. Purchase a hand-delivered* bag of Jewish-themed arts & crafts activities to work on independently with your kid(s). There’s also an optional zoom get-together over zoom to share our creative crafts, read a story, and learn cool facts about the Jewish topic. Most appreciate by children 2-6 years old.

MD families sign up with the Bender JCC

VA families sign up with the Pozez JCC
(search “bim bom” on the left if the registration page doesn’t show this option right away)

Sunday Funday: Celebrate Passover with Auntie A

Sunday, March 31^st | 10:00 AM
Edlavitch DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC

Get ready for Passover with this fun morning of live music and movement led by children’s entertainer Auntie A of Rhythm n’ Ruach! Afterwards, we welcome you to meet other young families in our community. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. This program is geared toward children ages 3-8, but all are welcome.

Experiencing the Jewish Year: Seder Adventures

Sunday, April 7^th | 2:00 PM
Edlavitch DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC

What is the Passover Seder all about? In this spirited and occasionally silly session, we will create our own Seder rituals, using and expanding on traditional practices to tell our own family stories and cultivate justice today. Families of children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to use all their senses to engage with Jewish holidays and traditions in this monthly series led by Rabbi Atara Cohen, Director of Jewish Life and Learning at the EDCJCC.

Passover in the Park (Woodbridge)

Tuesday, April 9^th | 3:00 PM
Park in Woodbridge, VA
(address provided upon registration)

Start your Passover celebrations with family and friends at our Park Play Date! Meet J-Family Ambassador Brie in Manassas and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun, games, and more. With Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families.

Story Time at CJM

Thursday, April 11^th | 10:00 AM
Capital Jewish Museum
575 3^rd Street NW, Washington, DC

Playing is learning! Join us the second Thursday of each month for Story Time at CJM, presented in partnership with Bender JCC, Edlavitch DCJCC, Pozez JCC and PJ Library. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and exploratory play as a means of reinforcing early literacy skills. Story time is most appreciated by kids aged 5 and under.

Passover Little Noshers

Sunday, April 14^th | 10:00 AM
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD

Passover is one of the yummiest and most fun holidays of the year!  Join the Bender JCC in a party for your taste buds even your littlest ones will love. Especially because food will be handed out by one of your favorite furry cookie-loving monsters!!!! We’ll also learn fun Passover facts, create crafts, and enjoy PJ Library storytime. We invite you to keep the fun going at outdoor playground. In partnership with Good Deeds Week, we will be collecting fruit for Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) Meals on Wheels.

Tot Pesach

Sunday, April 14^th | 11:00 AM
Tifereth Israel Congregation
7701 16th St NW, Washington, DC

We will feature Passover stories, games, crafts, and of course, snacks.

Welcome to the Seder: Grandparents’ Role in Embracing ALL Family Members at Passover

Tuesday, April 16^th | 7:00 PM
Zoom

Join the Jewish Grandparents Network and 18Doors to discover how you can take the lead in welcoming and embracing family members and other guests of different faiths and cultures to create a joyful, engaging experience for all participants. Rabbi Jessica Lowenthal will share practical ideas for a seder that celebrates the Exodus and freedom in a way that resonates for all.

Passover in the Park – Afikomen Bag Making (Dale City)

Thursday, April 18^th | 4:00 PM
Park in Dale City, VA
(address provided upon registration)

Join Brie for a creative workshop where kids can learn about the tradition of the afikomen (hiding a piece of the middle matzah to be found before the seder (Passover ritual meal) can end) and make their own special Afikomen Bags! This hands-on activity will engage children in Passover traditions while allowing them to express their creativity in a fun and meaningful way.

Passover Little Bookworms: Reston

Saturday, April 20^th | 10:30 AM
Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA

Calling all book lovers! Growing Jewish Families at the Pozez JCC invites you and your little one(s) to join us for story time! Each month you will learn about the Jewish holiday of Passover through books and have tons of fun. If you love books, you’re sure to enjoy the Little Bookworms experience.

Growing Grasshoppers

Sunday, April 21^st | 8:30 AM
Zoom

Is your little one on the move and no longer content to just sit on your lap and play? We are looking for some grasshoppers who like to wiggle, jiggle, and move! Join our J-Family Ambassadors to get those wiggles out with music, stories, dancing, and more! A great way to spend your morning and meet other families for some FUN! Most enjoyed by age 12-24 months (or crawlers). With the Bender JCC of Greater Washington, Edlavitch DCJCC, and Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia.

Passover in the Park: Mock Seder

Sunday, April 21^st | 3:00 PM
Park in Alexandria, VA
(address provided upon registration)

Experience the spirit of Passover in the great outdoors at our Passover in the Park: Mock Seder event! Join J-Family Ambassador Danielle for a family-friendly celebration featuring a mock Seder, interactive storytelling, and more! With Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families.

Pesach Services

April 23, 24, 27, 29 and 30 | 9:00 AM
Tifereth Israel Congregation
7701 16th St NW, Washington, DC

Join the congregation to celebrate Pesach with our beautiful traditional egalitarian services, led by Rabbi Michael Werbow, along with expert lay leaders. Services will be available via Zoom. See website for Zoom link.

Passover Bingo with GJF

Friday, April 26^th | 10:30 AM
Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, DC

Join J-Family Ambassador Marina for a fun-filled Passover Bing event! Test your knowledge of Passover traditions and history while competing for exciting prizes in this festive game of bingo.

Passover Little Bookworms: Fairfax

Monday, April 22^nd | 10:30 AM
City of Fairfax Regional Library
10360 North St, Fairfax, VA

Calling all book lovers! Growing Jewish Families at the Pozez JCC invites you and your little one(s) to join us for story time! Each month you will learn about the Jewish holiday of Passover through books and have tons of fun. If you love books, you’re sure to enjoy the Little Bookworms experience.

Passover With Young Families

Thursday, April 25^th | 5:00 PM
Agudas Achim Congregation
2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA

Join us on the playground for a Make-Your-Own Matzah Pizza Playground Playdate!

Passover Little Bookworms: Burke

Friday, April 26^th | 10:30 AM
Burke Centre Library
5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA

Calling all book lovers! Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families invites you and your little one(s) to join us for a Passover story time! You will learn about Passover and more through books and have tons of fun. If you love books, you’re sure to enjoy Little Bookworms.

Passover in the Park: Springfield

Saturday, April 27^th | 3:00 PM
Park in Springfield, VA
(address provided upon registration)

Celebrate Passover with family and friends at our Park Play Date! Meet J-Family Ambassador Tracy in Springfield and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun, games, and more. Bring a picnic lunch! With Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families.

Passover Baby Lap Time

Sunday, April 28^th | 8:30 AM
Zoom

A virtual lap time experience for our youngest JFamily members and their care providers. These 25-minute experiences introduce songs, rhymes, and developmentally appropriate movement. Come build a bond with your baby while meeting other caregivers. This program is meant for the baby to be in their caregiver’s lap with their grownup actively involved. (Best for Kids 0 – 18 months.) With the Bender JCC of Greater Washington, Edlavitch DCJCC, and Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia.

Lotsa (Leftover) Matzah!

Sunday, April 28^th | 10:30 AM
Location in Arlington, VA
(address provided upon registration)

Join J-Family Ambassador Faith for a delightful Matzah House Making event! Children and families can get creative as they construct their own edible masterpieces using matzah, frosting, and an array of tasty decorations. Bring your leftover Matzah to use and we will have the toppings. (Matzah will be available if you do not have any!) With Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families.

Macaroon Madness

Sunday, April 28^th | 3:30 PM
Location in Arlington, VA
(address provided upon registration)

Get ready to unleash your creativity at our Macaroon Decorating for Passover event! Join J-Family Ambassador Danielle for a fun-filled session where you can personalize delicious macaroons with colorful icing and festive toppings, adding a sweet touch to your Passover celebrations. With Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families.

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