http://jenskot.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] jenskot.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2010-03-29 10:53 am
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Passover seders?

It's almost Passover!

Which I only just noticed, because I'm a bad Jew. But I'd like to take my mom, who's a good Jew, to a community seder on Tues if I can find tickets. My mom is elderly has some mobility issues, though, so while she likes prayers I'd prefer a relaxed enough scene where she could feel comfortable moving around if she needs to.

Can anyone recommend some synagogues in the Greater Boston or Camberville area that I could call and try to scrounge up last-minute tix? I'm thinking like the Jewish equivalent of a Unitarian church. I also can't afford like $50/pp, so fancy suburban places are probably out - even just some nice, welcoming people and gefilte fish on matzo would be fine. :P Thanks!

[personal profile] ron_newman 2010-03-29 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I thought that Eitz Chayim in Cambridgeport had a community Second Seder but I can't find it on their website. JewishBoston.com amd ShalomBoston.com may have useful suggestions.

[identity profile] magid.livejournal.com 2010-03-29 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I think the Tremont St. shul (http://www.tremontstreetshul.org/) is having one. Not sure how late they're selling tickets, though.

[identity profile] chanaleh.livejournal.com 2010-03-29 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah, online reservations were supposed to close yesterday, I'd better go do that. :-} People can still call the [livejournal.com profile] tremontstshul office though for availability, at 617-864-6388. Someone should be there most of this afternoon.

[personal profile] ron_newman 2010-03-29 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Tremont Street is Conservative, not Orthodox.

Edit: I guess I'd say they are Conservative in style -- their web site doesn't say they are actually a member of the Conservative movement. In any event, they aren't Orthodox.
Edited 2010-03-29 16:57 (UTC)

[identity profile] magid.livejournal.com 2010-03-29 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
The main minyan is very much conservative: fairly traditional liturgy, mixed seating and leadership. There is a small orthodox minyan that also meets downstairs.

[identity profile] miraclaire.livejournal.com 2010-03-29 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
The Dorchester Community Seder is on April 3rd, and costs $10/person. It's lots of fun, close to the T, and the matzah ball soup is amazing :) More details can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/ical/event.php?eid=367656634624

[identity profile] miraclaire.livejournal.com 2010-03-30 11:58 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm... sorry about that. It's not actually on the web independently, although next year I may suggest it's worth investing in a web page :) Here are the details copy and pasted:

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: First Parish Church
10 Parish Street
Dorchester, MA

The Seder includes telling the story of Passover, singing songs, and eating dinner. It's a great opportunity to get to know each other. We hope that you will join us!

The 2010 Seder is being organized by a group of Jewish friends and neighbors, and will be hosted by the First Parish Church in Dorchester (Unitarian-Universalist).

$10 per adult (ages 13 and over), $5 per child (ages 4-12), FREE for children ages 0-3. Maximum cost $30 per family. If cost is a hardship, or you have any questions, please contact us at the phone number below.

Babysitting will be provided at no additional charge.

RSVP by March 31 to Sarah at (617) 282-4892 or dotseder@gmail.com

TELL YOUR FRIENDS! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

[personal profile] ron_newman 2010-03-30 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know how to read this page either.