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April 1 - April 9

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

Register for Seders and Meals by Tuesday March 24th

1ST NIGHT SEDERS - Wednesday Night, April 1

Seder with Sinai | 5:30 p.m. | Hillel

Join Hillel and Sinai Temple for a community homestyle Seder that explores traditional and modern elements of Passover. For community members and students alike, led by Rabbi Alan. 

Quickie Seder | 6:30 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 Golan. 

Illini Interactive Seder | 7:00 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 and Avia Lynch. 

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

A wonderful way to celebrate freedom this year! The student-led Classic Seder will take you through the entire Haggadah, with readings in Hebrew and English. Gather with friends and community members around the seder table as we tell stories, ask questions, eat, sing, and eat some more. This seder will use a traditional Haggadah (likely Artscroll). Led by Rabbi Gabe.

Home-style JET Seder | 7:45 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. 

2nd night

2ND NIGHT SEDERS - Thursday Night, April 2

Student Seder meals on the second night are generously sponsored with a special gift from the Fishkin Family. 

Community Homestyle Seder | 5:00 p.m. | Hillel

Join us for a community homestyle Seder that explores traditional and modern elements of Passover. For community members and students alike, led by Erez Cohen. 

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 | 7:45 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. Led by Rabbi Shmuel and Jackie Hauss, and Claire Eisenstadt. 

KOSHER FOR PASSOVER MEALS - April 2-9

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

Lunch is from 12:00pm - 1:30pm, unless otherwise stated
Lunches are $18 for adults, $14 for children under 13, and $12 for students

Dinner is from 6-7:30 pm, unless otherwise stated
Dinners are $18 for adults, $14 for children under 13, and $14 for students

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

Thursday April 2
Lunch at 12:00pm (chag meal) 


Friday April 3
Lunch at 12:00pm (chag meal)

FREE Shabbat Dinner at 7:00pm

Saturday April 4
FREE Shabbat Lunch at 12:00pm
FREE Seudah Shlishit at 6:00pm

Sunday April 5
Lunch 12:00pm
Dinner at 6:00pm


Monday April 6
Lunch 12:00pm
FREE Matzah Pizza Dinner 6-7:30pm

Tuesday April 7
Lunch 12:00pm
Dinner 6:00pm

Wednesday April 8
Lunch 12:00pm
Dinner 6:00pm

Late Night Chag Dinner at JET- email Jackie to RSVP

Thursday April 9
Lunch at 12:00pm
PizzaPaulooza - Free Pizza Dinner at 8:30pm in Memory of Paul C. Krouse

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