Kehillah Corner

BY SETH GOLOB Director of Education & Marketing Communications

Passover is truly a home-based holiday. At Kehillah, we send our kids home with knowledge and tools to enhance their own seders. Celebrating Passover at home can be a fun and memorable experience for children. Here are some tips and tricks to use for your seder from TCS Kehillah:

Location!

Why not start your seder in the living room and venture, like the Jews did out of Egypt, to the dining room. Taking those symbolic steps from room to room will connect our families to the story we’re telling that night.

Make the Seder Interactive

The seder is a highly interactive ritual, so involve children in the reading of the Haggadah. Encourage them to ask questions and participate in discussions. You can also incorporate fun Passoverthemed songs, games, or puzzles to keep them engaged.

Reading the WHOLE Megillah

Games

Don’t just hunt for the afikoman. Plan Passover-themed activities such as a matzah taste test, Passover bingo, or a Passover-themed scavenger hunt. These activities will help keep children engaged and excited about the holiday.

USYers at the Purim Carnival

Study the Four Children

One of the most relatable sections of the Haggadah is the Four Children. Take some time to read through and study as a family. We all have a piece of each of the four children within us!

Let the Youngest Help Lead

Children love to be involved in holiday preparations. Have them partner with the seder leader to call out parts, or to help wash their hands. Also, assign them ageappropriate tasks such as setting the table or making the seder plate. This will help them feel more connected to the holiday and excited to celebrate.

Focus on the Meaning of the Holiday

Passover is a holiday that celebrates freedom and liberation. Explain the meaning of the holiday to your children in a way that they can understand. You can also encourage them to perform acts of kindness and giving to help others.

By involving children in the preparations, telling the Passover story in a child-friendly way, making the seder interactive, and focusing on the meaning of the holiday, you can create a Passover celebration that is enjoyable and memorable for children. Happy Passover!