First Night Passover Seder

First Night Seder is currently sold out. 

To be added to the waitlist, please email Lorenn Kassel at Lkassel@jccsf.org with the names and guest count of your party.

Join our community at the JCCSF on the First Night of Passover. Our very own Rabbi Batshir Torchio, and longtime friend and song leader, Jonathan Bayer, will guide us through an evening filled with ritual, song, and stories.

We will be serving up a traditional dining experience with symbolic foods and mouthwatering favorites – from charoset to matzah ball soup. If you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or a child, we have a meal that will suit your needs. Bring the family, invite some friends, tell a neighbor, and come gather around a table with us.

Menu 2024

Provided by Mangia Nosh

First Course

Vegetarian Matzah Ball Soup

Entrée

Individual dinner, choice of:

• Sliced brisket with gravy, mashed potato and acorn squash puree (mixed together, dairy free), sauteed spring vegetables
• Grilled salmon filets with a cherry tomato, olive and pistachio relish, mashed potato and acorn squash puree (mixed together, dairy free), sauteed spring vegetables
• Portabella mushroom stuffed with diced vegetables (no breading), mashed potato and acorn squash puree (mixed together, dairy free), sauteed spring vegetables (vegan)

Dessert, coffee, tea and wine are included with the meal.

Dietary Notes

Kosher-style, meat meal, no dairy, no shellfish, no pork. The menu is entirely gluten-free (apart from the Matzah Ball soup, but gluten-free options are available). Please select that option with your registration.

Children’s Meals

Children under 12 will be offered the same meal, but in smaller portions.

This menu is subject to change slightly based on ingredient availability.

Learn More about This Year’s Pricing

We are so glad you’re interested in joining our Seder Dinner. If you’ve joined us before, you may notice this year’s pricing looks a little different. Our goal is to provide a meaningful and memorable experience for our guests. To make that happen we work with an established catering team, transform our theatre space into a dazzling dining room and work with a professional service staff to meet your needs. The hospitality industry has seen a rise in costs, especially for food, staffing and rentals – which is why our pricing has increased too. We want to be as inclusive as possible, so we offer multiple pricing options and trust you to select what’s right for you.

True Cost Seder: $150
Subsidized Seder: $100
Community Access Seder: $75
Children (12 and under): $50
JCCSF members get a 10% discount.

True Cost Option covers the expenses to host one guest.
Subsidized Option does not cover all operational costs and is available to make the event more affordable.
Community Access Option is available for those who need a 50% discount.
Please make the choice that best suits you.

No one will be turned away from joining seder. If anyone needs further access, reach out to Lorenn at Lkassel@jccsf.org

If you’d like to buy an 8 or 10-person table or tickets for guests who may otherwise not be able to attend, please reach out to Lorenn at Lkassel@jccsf.org.