Hillel Seders

In celebration of Passover, Hillel is hosting eight different seders on the first night (Friday, April 6)! There's even one more on the second night, just for good measure. Students can sign up here!

We'd also love to welcome community members, alumni, and other members of the extended Brown and RISD families to join us. Please fill out this form if you'd like to join us!

First Night Options: Friday, April 6 at 7:45 pm

Community Seder
Join Marshall Einhorn (our Executive Director) as we make our way through the Haggadah and engage in discussions of different aspects of the experience. This seder will be a great place for both novice Seder attendees and those of us who are missing our family’s customs.

Traditional Seder - Seder on the Floor
This old-school seder, led by Rabbi Mordechai Rackover, will focus on ancient customs and the exploratory nature of the original seder. The seder will be 'halakhic,' providing opportunity for fulfillment of the mitzvot, the commandments of the evening. Imagine a symposium with good food and some wine.

Social Justice Seder - Focus on Modern Slavery
On this holiday about our collective escape from slavery, how are we to reconcile our lives with slavery happening today? What are ways that we can combat it? We will explore what we can do to fight slavery today in the framework of the Seder as well as learn techniques for social activism in general.

Progressive Seder
Reclaim the leading role of women in the Exodus story, and celebrate the continuing role of women and LGBT people in Judaism. People of all genders are invited!

Musical Seder
For those looking to add a little a capella to their Passover this year, this Seder will bring new and old tunes into the experience. Feel free to bring a favorite song from your family's seder.

AEPi Seder
This peer-led Seder is open to all and specifically oriented to the AEPi community and their friends.

Brown Band Seder
This will be a seder hosted by and for members of the Brown Band.

Frisbee Seder
An annual tradition, the Frisbee Seder is a raucous affair with great student-led energy.

Second Night: Saturday April 7 at 7:45 pm

Creative Seder
Join Alisa Kotler-Berkowitz (our Director of Engagement) and her family for a creative take on the Seder experience, with lots of singing and discussion. At this multi-generational Seder, everyone participates!

Community Seders

If you want to HOST a Seder in your dorm or house, we will help you with the necessary accouterments: seder plate, matzah, and haggadot. Please let us know by filling out the Passover signup form.

Likewise, if you prefer to be HOSTED by a family in the Providence community or other students on campus, let us know. We're happy to make a match for you!

Passover Meals

If you're interested in Kosher for Passover MEALS during the rest of the week, please fill out this form by April 3rd. Meals are included in the Brown Kosher Meal Plan and discounted for students on a regular Brown meal plan.

There are a number of options, and all you need to do is fill out the form by April 3rd!

If you have any questions or if you want to host a seder at Passover, please email passover@brownrisdhillel.org.