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Passover 2009 First Night and Second Night Seder Menu

Passover 2009 First Night Seder Menu
The following are your options for the first Seder night. We will make every effort to honor your first choice, but please remember that space is limited.

  • Traditional Seder
    We'll go through the traditional Haggada like never before! Actually, that's not true. In fact, that's the point. We'll go through the traditional Haggada like so many have before. Participants are encouraged to share their own thoughts on any and all passages, and we'll throw in some interesting historical perspective, but all in all, this will be a relatively laid-back, short, and by-the-book evening.

    -Multiple Leaders
     
  • What would Bubbie do?  A home-style Passover Seder
    Bummed you won’t be there for Aunt Susie’s fourth glass of wine?  
    Concerned cousin Shlomi is going to ruin your afikomen-finding record?  Well you’re in luck!  Come recline with us figuratively and literally, as we retell the Passover story.  We’ll do all the traditional parts in half of the traditional time through a combination of English and Hebrew.  Participation is encouraged but definitely not required.  And best of all, Bubbie will be proud!

     -Kate Fischl, Class of 2011
     
  • Do-Ray-Me Yodeah
    Join us for an amazing song-filled Seder of fun. Hum along, sing-along or just sit-"along" with us as we remember the exodus of our ancestors in song. We will sing all your favorite songs to all of your favorite tunes; from Chad-Gadyah, Echad Mi Yodeah to Dayeinu, this Seder is going to be the place to be. Parts will be conducted in English. This Seder is friendly to people of all levels of religiousness. If you want to have a great time, enjoy the company of friends and have a relatively fast Seders (as far as Seders are concerned), then come to Do-Ray-Me Yodeah Seder! We hope to see you there!

    -Carter Greenbaum and Arielle Sandor, Class of 2012
     
  • The "WHY REMEMBER?" Seder
    Since we were little children we've eaten the matza and drunk the wine, searched for the afikoman, all to celebrate this night of Passover with our family and friends. Why do we keep going through the motions? It's been three thousand years! What are we remembering? Why do we remember it? How can a story so old be relevant to our lives today? Join this Seder to ask these questions (or any others you would like to raise), and  give your interpretation as well as hear what your friends think about it.

    -Avital Hazony, Class of 2012
     
  • Israeli Seder – Hebrew Immersion
    Come experience a Seder like an Israeli. We will read the Haggadah and sing songs in Hebrew only, but we will provide some explanations in English. If you are Israeli, speak Hebrew or merely understand it; if you learned how to read it for your Bar Mitzvah, but have not used it since; or even if you just want to experience a true Israeli Seder, please join us for a great evening.

    -Yaron Ayalon, Grad Student 
  • Hebrew Family Seder
    Full Seder in Hebrew for Israelis studying and working at Princeton University, and their families. There is no single Seder leader as we will take turns reading. Singing and commentary (in Hebrew, of course) included. There will also be a children's corner with a rest area and toys for kids. Please join us for some festive family fun. Families with young children particularly welcome. 

     -Multiple Leaders
     

Passover 2009 Second Night Seder Menu
The following are your options for the second Seder night. We will make every effort to honor your first choice, but please remember that space is limited.

  • Reform Seder
    The Reform Seder features readings in English and blessings and songs in Hebrew.
     
  • Conservative Seder
    The Conservative Seder features readings, blessings and songs in Hebrew and English.
     
  • Orthodox Seder
    Classical Seder with readings in Hebrew and English, plenty of commentary, and singing.