NYC Passover Seder 2026

Welcome to the seder table! This Passover, we have been reflecting on the idea of “welcoming the stranger”, hachnasat orchim. Many of us have experienced feeling like a stranger, like we did not belong, like we were not quite enough. And then other people welcomed us in, gave us a seat at their table, made us feel like we were part of an extended family, a wonderfully varied community of friends.

On this, the fourth New York City LUNAR seder generously hosted by Congregation Beth Elohim, we invite you to come and break matzah with us, and to think about how you have, or would like to, turn strangers into friends. And on this note, in honor of our Asian elders, we will have bags and note cards that you can decorate, to accompany dinners that will be delivered to them by the lovely folks at Heart of Dinner (https://www.heartofdinner.org/).

This event is open to Asian American Jews and their +1 guests of all ages. LUNAR defines “Asian American Jews” as folks who identify as both Jewish (whether by heritage, religion or culture) and Asian American — this includes mixed race folks, transracially adopted folks, Asian Jews by Choice, and more. We fully welcome those in the process of converting to Judaism, or simply exploring Judaism. Additionally, this year, we are welcoming couples with one Asian partner and one Jewish partner.

Ticket Prices:

Adults: $18 (Early bird: $14)

Kids: $10 (Early bird: $6)

Food: We will be serving a meat meal that is kosher for Passover, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. Please let us know if you have any additional dietary restrictions.

Accessibility: We will be in the Social Hall of Congregation Beth Elohim, and there is a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Restrooms will be gender-neutral, but are not wheelchair accessible; there are accessible restrooms across the street in the Sanctuary building.