Passover 5777 at Harvard Hillel

Passover, which falls on 15–22 Nisan 5777 (April 10–18, 2017), is quickly approaching, and Harvard students and community members are invited to join Harvard Hillel in celebrating! There will be several events occurring at Harvard Hillel surrounding the Passover holiday. Please see below for the full schedule. Though the Seders are free for Harvard students, we do ask that you please sign up through the links below so we know who is coming. 

Passover Seders at Harvard Hillel

Reform Seder
Monday, April 10 at 7:15 pm
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  • Free for Harvard students with HUID (undergrad and grad)
  • $5 for grad students' +1 partner/immediate family member
  • $31 for community members

Traditional Seder
Monday, April 10 at 7:45 pm
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  • Free for Harvard students with HUID (undergrad and grad)
  • $5 for grad students' +1 partner/immediate family member
  • $31 for community members

Graduate Student Seder
Tuesday, April 11 at 7:45 pm
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  • Free for Harvard students with HUID (undergrad and grad)
  • $5 for grad students' +1 partner/immediate family member
  • $31 for community members

Host Your Own Seder 

Are you an undergrad ready to take on Seder-hosting duties? If so, Harvard Hillel will provide you with all the supplies you need, plus a coffee or ice cream one-on-one with a rabbi to help you prepare for the big day. Please complete this form by March 21 to sign up. Any questions? Email rebecca@hillel.harvard.edu.

Are you a grad student who wants to host a seder? Contact getzel@hillel.harvard.edu for details.

Chametz Burning

On the morning of the first Seder (April 10), we will be burning any remaining chametz (leavened products) at Harvard Hillel from 9:00–11:00 am. If you have chametz to dispose of, please bring it!

Cheap Eats for Harvard Grads

Two special Passover-edition Cheap Eats, featuring kosher-for-Passover meals, will be held in the Harvard Hillel Dining Hall.

Thursday, April 13
5:00–7:00 pm

  • $5 for Harvard grad students with HUID
  • $7 for partner/children of Harvard grad students

Saturday, April 15*
12:00–2:00 pm

  • $5 for Harvard grad students with HUID
  • $7 for partner/children of Harvard grad students

*Please call Linda at the front desk at 617-495-4695 before Friday, April 14, to RSVP.

Passover Lunch and Dinner at Harvard Hillel

Tuesday, April 11 through Tuesday, April 18, the Harvard Hillel Dining Hall will be serving kosher-for-Passover lunch and dinner.

Undergraduates

  • Free for undergrads on a meal plan (swipe in with your HUID)

Graduate Students

  • $22.50 (see above for special Cheap Eats rates on Thursday and Saturday.)
  • See community member rates for partner/children of Harvard grad students

Community Members

  • $24.50 for adults and children 13+
  • $8.75 for children 4–12
  • Free for children 3 and under

Questions about Passover or the schedule of events? Please contact us at harvardhillel@harvard.edu or 617-495-4695.