Passover, 2018

Among the ceremonies that sustain the Jewish heritage, especially beloved is the Seder, celebrated on Passover Eve, which is also called Pesach. The name Seder means “order,” as in the order of the service. By reading the words of this Haggadah and by eating symbolic foods, we obey the mitzvah written in the Torah: “You shall tell the Pesach story to your children in the days to come.” The story we tell is how the Jewish people were freed from being slaves in Egypt. We call this the Exodus.

Looking for a new way to celebrate Passover and hear the Passover story?  Here is a list of a few Passover Seders happening around LA this Friday night.

Spago, Beverly Hills: 

The 34th Annual Passover Seder Dinner will be held Saturday, March 31st at 5:30 p.m. The event benefits MAZON, The Jewish Response to Hunger, a national nonprofit, working to end hunger among all faiths in the United States and Israel. The funds raised from this dinner will help families in Los Angeles.  Tickets are $195 per person, and $80 per child (12 and under).  Each guest also receives Spago’s oven-baked matzah and macaroons packaged to-go.


Akasha, Culver City:

The Sedar starts at 6:00pm led by Rabbi Mark Borovitz and a dinner including choice of fish balls, gluten-free Matzoh, and Braised short ribs.  Adults are $110 per person including wine.  Also good to note is that all the Passover food rules are strictly followed. Dinner is prepared “Kosher Style" and dinner contains no dairy.

Perch LA, Downtown:

The Young, Jewish Professionals are hosting a Passover seder starting at 6:45 and for the price of $50.00 Connect, dine, and be inspired with fellow Young, Jewish Professionals perched above Downtown LA. Hosted by Rabbi Moshe & Rivky Greenwald

...and if going out isn't your thing and you wanted to celebrate at home but don't cook, you can always order in from any Jewish Deli in the area, or these alternatives:

Huckleberry, Santa Monica: 

Exclusive for Passover, Huckleberry Bakery and Cafe in Santa Monica will be rolling out a Passover catering menu perfect for your seder. Highlights include items like their charoset with apples, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon, as well as matzo ball soup, chopped organic chicken liver, garlic roasted cauliflower, an herb roasted chicken, an organic noodle kugel, potato pancakes and much more.

Whole Foods, Los Angeles

Dinner for 8 is available for only $119.00.  The supermarket has partnered with noted chef and author Joan Nathan to create a perfect Passover dinner. Inspired by flavors from around the world.


Passover and spring is a time of renewal; an opportunity to reevaluate life and choose better ways for oneself and others. Passover reminds us to seek freedom from any kind of enslavement, for every day of our lives...and that is why we ❤️it!!!