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Passover is coming!

4.22 - 4.30

Happy Passover!
Illini Hillel wants to provide a meaningful Passover experience!
Join us for services, meals, and events! 

Register for Seders and Meals by Sunday April 14th

1ST NIGHT SEDERS - Monday Night, April 22nd

Quickie Seder | 6:00 p.m. | Hillel

Want to celebrate Passover but have classes and exams to worry about? Join us for an hour-long seder with all the fun traditions just without the length. Led by Carly. 

Illini Interactive Seder | 6:30 p.m. | Hillel

Looking for a seder with a creative and interactive twist? The Illini Interactive Seder is anything but bland. Engaging? You bet. Grape juice and wine? It’s tradition! We will bring the Passover story to life through an English reading of a progressive Haggadah with plenty of interactive activities and lively discussion. The seder will include Hebrew prayers and will be conducted in English with English commentary. Transliteration and translation will be provided. Singing will be 
encouraged. Led by Rabbi Heather Paul.

Traditional Seder | 7:30 p.m. | Hillel

Seeking out a traditional seder which may look similar to what you saw growing up? The student-led Traditional Seder will take you through the entire Haggadah from start to finish. Gather around with your friends and community members to sing, tell stories, eat, and then eat some more. This seder will most likely use the Artscroll Haggadah.

Home-style JET Seder | 8:00 p.m. | JET House

Missing home for the holidays? Join Rabbi Shmuel and Jackie at the JET house for a home-style meal with friends. 
*This Seder will be capped at 15 people. Please email Jackie (jackie@illinihillel.org) to register. 

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2ND NIGHT SEDERS - Tuesday Night, April 23rd

Quickie Community Seder | 6:00 p.m. | Hillel

Join us for a community oriented 1-hour long Seder that explores traditional and modern elements of Passover. All are welcome.

Coming out...of Egypt Seder | 7:00 p.m. | Hillel

Join LGBTJew for a Coming Out…of Egypt seder! Enjoy the story and flavors of Passover with a queer twist. Jewish, queer, both, or neither: All are welcome! The seder will include Hebrew prayers and will be conducted in English with English commentary. Transliteration and translation will be provided. Led by Rabbi Heather Paul and LGBTJew leadership

Traditional Seder with Rabbi Shmuel and Jackie Hauss | 8:15 p.m. | Hillel

Seeking a seder which may look similar to what you saw growing up? This Seder will take you through the entire Haggadah from start to finish. Gather around with your friends and community members to sing, tell stories, eat, and then eat some more. This seder will most likely use the Artscroll Haggadah.

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KOSHER FOR PASSOVER MEALS - April 23rd - 30th

Need a Kosher for Passover meal? Look no futher! Everyday during Passover, Hillel offers Kosher for Passover meals. 

Lunch is from 11:30am - 1:30pm, unless otherwise stated
Lunches are $10/person

Dinner is from 6-7:30 pm, unless otherwise stated
Dinners are $12/person

**All meals include salad, fruit, and dessert AND are subject to change**

Tuesday April 23
Lunch at 12:15pm (chag meal) 


Wednesday April 24
Lunch at 12:15pm (chag meal) 

Dinner time 6-7:30pm (chag meal) 

Thursday April 25
Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
Thursday April 25- FREE Matzah Pizza Dinner 6pm


Friday April 26
Lunch 11:30-1:30pm
FREE Shabbat Dinner at 7:00pm 


Saturday April 27
FREE Shabbat Lunch at 12:15pm
Seudah Shlishit at 6:30pm at JET


Sunday April 28
Lunch 11:30-1:30
Dinner 7pm (chag meal) 


Monday April 29
Lunch at 12:15pm (chag meal)
Dinner time 6-7:30pm (chag meal) 


Tuesday April 30
Lunch at 12:15pm (chag meal) 
PizzaPaulooza - Free Pizza Dinner at 8:45pm in Memory of Paul C. Krouse

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