Beyond Manischewitz: Wine-tasting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Members: $25, non-members: $30
We have to drink four glasses of wine at the Seder, so make it good wine! Join us for a tasting of red, white, and dessert wines from Israel that are all kosher for Passover. This class will include a brief introduction to wine tasting and what makes a wine kosher, as well as a discussion on vintages. Appetizers will be served.
Jay Caplan is former owner of a wine store and is a Jewish Study Center board member.
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Haggadah Basics
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Members: $15, non-members: $20
Let my people know! The Seder is about telling the story of the exodus from Egypt, but what are the messages of the Haggadah? In this class, you will learn the structure and components of the Haggadah, as well as variations you can use to make the text more meaningful. This class is intended for beginners and those who want a basic understanding of the Seder and holiday.
Sybil Wolin taught Haggadah Basics in 2006 and is a member of Adas Israel and founded the Family and Children's High Holiday Service.
How to Make Passover Tasty
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Members: $25, non-members: $30
Don't get plagued with mediocre food during Passover! Join us for a cooking class where we will make dishes to tantalize the taste buds. We will cook vegetarian side dishes and desserts and students will get copies of the recipes to take home. Infuse your Passover with flavor!
Larry Liss, a chef for over 20 years, has taught several cooking classes for the Jewish Study Center.
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Make it a Swingin', Singin' Seder
7:00 - 8:15 PM
Members: $15, non-members: $20
Want to add a little pep and pizzazz to your Passover Seder this year? Or trying to find a way to keep the little ones engaged? Come to this sing-along workshop to learn fun new tunes and refresh the golden oldies that we all know and love. No singing skills needed, just a smile and willingness to be a little silly! This is an interactive program filled with tips to infuse spirituality and new life to your Seder through song. Bring a tape recorder to help remember the tunes!
Lisa Baydush is a singer, songwriter and Jewish music educator who teaches at The Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital.
Rice is Nice: A Sephardic Passover
7:00 - 8:15 PM
Members: $15, non-members: $20
Ever wish your matzah was soft or that that you could eat peanut butter on Passover? Or that you could smack your Seder table-mates with green onions? These are regular Passover customs for the Sephardic Jewish community, same with eating rice or singing "Chad Gadya" in Greek. Join us for a night of learning the whats and whys of the vibrant Passover traditions in Sephardic Seders and Passover celebrations.
Rabbi Joshua Maroof works at Magen David Sephardic Congregation in Rockville. His family is Sephardic (from Iran) and Ashkenazic, and celebrates traditions from both worlds.
As If: Insights on Seder Obligations
8:30 - 9:45 PM
Members: $15, non-members: $20
During the Seder, we read the line "In every generation, we are obliged to see ourselves as if we went out of Egypt," but what does this obligation entail? Join us for a discussion of the quote as it applies to us today. We will also explore it in relation to the Seder as a whole.
Max Ticktin teaches Judaic studies at George Washington University and is a member of Fabrangen.
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Make Your Own Haggadah
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Members: $15, non-members: $20
In every age, Jews have adapted the telling of Passover story in response to their own times and needs. This workshop shows you how to start. We will look at places in the Haggadah where the text invites and authorizes innovation and explore ways to include personal selections, such as writings, drawings and activities, suitable for all age groups. Beginners and experienced Seder-givers are equally welcome.
Sybil Wolin has made a Haggadah for her family every year for the past 28 years.
Seder Decorations: Plates and Cups
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Members: $20, non-members: $25
Why is this plate different from all other plates? Because you made it! Embrace your artistic impulses and paint your own, one-of-a-kind Seder plate, Elijah's Cup, or Miriam's Cup. We will provide the materials and guidance, you just need to bring yourselves, your ideas, and perhaps a smock. Students can choose to paint a glass or ceramic plate or glass cup that will be food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and maror-safe. This class is open to students of all ages.
Rachel Miller is the director of the Jewish Study Center and a former arts and crafts teacher.
Do you have an idea for a class? Contact the Study Center to make class suggestions.
Hebrew Classes:
For other levels of biblical and prayerbook
Hebrew, contact Adas
Israel Congregation for community classes.