Passover Community Events 2025
Events are listed chronologically then alphabetically in vertical columns.
To be part of this community listing, please suggest your events to our community calendar.
JET Ottawa
Ottawa Community Model Seder
April 2
5 - 7 pm
The Russian-Speaking Jewish Community of Ottawa, JET (Judaism Experienced Together), and Torah Mitzion Ottawa invite you to a fun-filled family event to prepare for Pesach together! No registration required. Contact: elishaziv@gmail.com
1762 Carling Ave.
Kashering for Passover at Hillel Lodge
April 6
1 - 2 pm
Come to Hillel Lodge to get your dishes and utensils kashered for Passover by Rabbi Teitlebaum.
PJ Library and OJCS
Passover Celebration
April 6
1 - 3 pm
Join PJ Library and the Ottawa Jewish Community School for a fun-filled Passover celebration!
Enjoy an afternoon of Passover-themed crafts, music, and more — and create your own holiday masterpieces. Fun for the whole family! Kindly register by April 4.
Register here
JET Ottawa
Gatineau Community Model Seder
April 8
6 - 8 pm
Experience the traditions of Pesach in an interactive way!
• Hands-on Seder preparation
• Tasting traditional Pesach foods
• Singing and learning about the Seder
• Special Pesach crafts for children
• A Haggadah and Seder plate for every family to take home
Location will be sent upon registration
Kehillat Beth Israel
Chocolate Seder
April 8
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Two Seder's running simultaneously for two different age groups: K-5 and 6-8.
Cost: $5 / Free for OTT students! Contact vika@kehillatbethisrael.com
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Register here
Kehillat Beth Israel
Seder plate decorating
April 8
4:15 - 6 pm
Cost: $5 / Free for OTT students. Contact vika@kehillatbethisrael.com
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Register here
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
Community Wide Chametz Burning
April 11
10 - 11:30 am
We welcome everyone to burn their chametz and roast marshmallows (kosher for Passover) around the bonfire! Please note that only edible chametz may be placed in the fire. Chametz must be removed from plastic bags or containers before burning. FREE, no registration.
Parking lot of 2310 Virginia Drive
Temple Israel
Fun Family Shabbat-Passover
April 11
5:30 - 6:15 pm
Let my people out of their rooms! We’ll tell the child-friendly version of the Passover story as we celebrate our freedom and the gift of being Jewish. With seder on the way, we’ll infuse Shabbat with Passover songs and games tied to the plagues. We’ll also get our last fill of traditional pizza before moving on to the matzah version. Contact
1301 Prince of Wales Dr.
Chabad of Centrepointe
Community Passover Seder
April 12
8:30 - 11:30 pm
Join Chabad of Centrepointe for our Gourmet Passover Meals!
Interesting and inspiring for all ages! Warm friendly atmosphere!
$75/adult and $12/child
Reserve at rabbi@sympatico.ca or chabadcentrepointe.com
23 Palisade St.
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
Community Passover Seder
April 12
8:35 - 10:45 pm
Join us for the most uplifting, elegant, and luxurious evening of the year! With meaningful insights, stories, and fun for the whole family. Join Rabbi and Shifra Scher for a magnificent Seder on the first night of Passover.
$75 adult/$40 youth/$25 child
Register here
Chabad of Centrepointe
Community Passover Seder
April 13
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Join Chabad of Centrepointe for our Gourmet Passover Meals!
Interesting and inspiring for all ages! Warm friendly atmosphere!
$75/adult and $12/child
Reserve at rabbi@sympatico.ca or chabadcentrepointe.com
23 Palisade St.
Chabad of Wellington West
Community Passover Seder!
April 13
7:30 - 10 pm
Please join our community Seder as we celebrate the holiday! Featuring a gourmet meal, hand-baked Shmura Matzah, four cups of wine, personal English-Hebrew Haggada's, and beautiful insights and songs! Everyone is welcome to join, and no religious background is needed! Address upon RSVP to Jewishwellingtonwest@gmail.com
http://JewishWW.com
Kehillat Beth Israel
2 Seders - 1 Night (Traditional Seder & Family Seder)
April 13
5:30 - 10.45 pm
5:30 PM: Family-Friendly Seder – A traditional service with engaging elements for all ages.
7:00 PM: Traditional Seder – A full, immersive Passover experience.
All are welcome! Early bird rates end soon! Contact vika@kehillatbethisrael.com
Register here
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
Choose Your Adventure Second Seder!
April 13
6 - 9 pm
Meet upstairs in Fellowship Hall for a Deep-Dive Seder that's full of discussion and space to engage with the Haggadah text and traditions, or meet in the NOW! Room for a lighter, more family-friendly Seder. Both Seders are potluck events. OrH will provide all Seder plate elements and various "fruits of the vine."
Register here
30 Cleary Ave.
Resources
PJ Library
Passover is almost here!
Have we got a Haggadah for you!
Download your free copy of the PJ Library Family Haggadah to help you tell the story of Passover during the seder. This year, our Haggadah can be found in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian!