Pesach
From Our EHRS Family to Yours
Please click here for Pesach stories and recipes from some of the EHRS staff.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
Pesach 2025
The Machzor (Prayer Book) that we will be using for Pesach services can be downloaded by clicking here
First Night Seder – Saturday 12 April
Pesach – Sunday 13 April – Saturday 19 April
Resources for your Family Seder
Here are some resources to help to engage children at the Seder, and enjoy how special Passover with the family is.
• EHRS Young families have created our very own EHRS interactive short Seder click here, which involves and is fun for all the family. Perfect for those with pre-school and primary aged children.
• Passover quiz (created by an EHRS Members sister!), click here
• PJ Library Seder table card came to print and cut out cards, click here
• Some great games for and stories, click here
Please click here for a Pesach Article from CST
Please click here for a Pesach Article from Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl
Please see below the various services, seders and activities we have on offer this year.
Saturday 12 April: First Night Seder
The EHRS team is delighted to enable anyone who wants to attend a family Seder on the first night to do so. Please contact Val Joseph, Head of Community Care at EHRS, 020 8238 1013 / val.joseph@ehrs.uk as soon as possible if you would like to find a host family to join for first night Seder. If you are willing to do the mitzvah of hosting a guest, please let Val know. Your Seder does not need to be perfect – people looking for a host family are simply hoping to be together with others.
Pesach Services & Events
Wednesday 9 April
Every Person Needs an Egypt – Study Session, 20:00-21:30
“Every person should have some kind of Egypt in their lives, to find Moses within themselves, to struggle out and strive, everyone once bowed should walk tall and free and proud”. (Rabbi Amnon Ribak). Join us for an evening of reflection, learning and conversation as we spiritually prepare ourselves for the spring festival of Pesach.
Sunday 13 April: 1st Day Pesach
Pesach 1st Morning Hava Nashira Service, 10:30-12:30
Our service includes the special liturgy and music for this central festival of the Jewish year and our coming together to celebrate our freedom. This will be a Hava Nashira service where the community and Clergy lead the singing and every voice is welcome.
Pesach 1st Morning Family Service, 11:00
Join Rabbi Debbie and our EHRS Education and Youth Team for an interactive Pesach experience and service, as if you were an Israelite ready to leave Egypt.
Communal Seder, 18:00
Please join us for our Intergenerational Communal Seder at EHRS. Details below.
Friday 18 April
Pesach 7th Night & Shabbat Service, 18:30-19:20
This year the last night of Pesach is also Erev Shabbat. Join Cantor Tamara for a service enhanced by songs of Pesach.
Saturday 19 April: 7th Day Pesach
Pesach 7th Morning & Shabbat Hava Nashira Service, 10:30-12:30
Our service includes the special liturgy and music that ends the festival of Pesach, together with a Yizkor to remember those who are no longer with us. This will be a Hava Nashira service where the community and Clergy lead the singing and every voice is welcome.
Chocolate Seder, 11:15
An EHRS favourite, in the middle of Pesach the traditional foods of the Seder turn to chocolate as we retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt. Led by Rabbi Mark. Please book your place on the EHRS website (The Year Together – Pesach) so that we don’t run out of chocolate!
Pesach Play Scheme 2025
Week 1: Wednesday 9 – Friday 11 April
Week 2: Monday 14 – Friday 13 April
9:15-16:00 (early drop off from 8:30 & late pick up until 17:00 available upon booking)
Join us for a week packed full of fun and creative activities for those in Reception to Year 6. Take part in sports, drama, arts & crafts, competitions, team games, and enjoy time with your friends.
Early bird prices available until 3rd March!!
Sibling reduction available
Early drop off/Late Pick up: EHRS members Free, Non-members £5 per session per day
Join us for the whole of camp or individual days. We can’t wait to see you!
EHRS Youth Centre offers children the opportunity to express themselves and have fun in a safe and structured Reform Jewish environment. Strict regulations will be adhered to by all Youth Workers and Madrichim with regards to health and safety. Please email Hannah at youth@ehrs.uk if you have any queries.
EHRS Communal Seder 2024
Sunday 13 April, 18:00
18:15 start ending at approximately 22:00
Be part of our special intergenerational communal Seder! Please join us for a lovely and friendly evening of good food and a Seder service. This Seder is suitable for all ages.
We welcome and encourage families with children to join us. We will have activities for children of all ages, a new interactive service for all to be a part of, a break out area with books/toys, and snacks to keep the little ones going before dinner!
EHRS Members
Adult: £45, Children 10-16yrs: £10, Children under 10yrs: £5
Non Members
Adult: £55, Children 10-16yrs: £20
*CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKINGS FRIDAY 4 APRIL*
Click here to book and view the menu.
Chocolate Seder
Saturday 19 April, 11:15
Please join us this Pesach for a delicious chocolate Seder!
A musical and interactive experience perfect for all those age 5 and above. Younger siblings are welcome accompanied by an adult.
You must book in advance to secure your place at the table!
Click here to book.