Passover, an eight-day festival which celebrates freedom from slavery in ancient Egypt, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish religion. This year it begins at sundown, Friday, April 22nd, 2016.  The Mother Lode Jewish Community (MLJC) will be holding their annual Passover Dinner and Seder on the second night, Saturday, April 23rd at 5 p.m. at a location in Sonora.  Rabbi Andra Greenwald will be leading the Seder.  Everyone is welcome.

The dinner is partially catered:  Roast Brisket, Vegetable side, Green Salad, Soup with Matzo Balls, Matzo, Charoset, Gefilte Fish, Hard Boiled Eggs, Horseradish, Parsley & Dessert Chocolate Matzo, coffee & tea, so that reservations and pre-payment are required.  Early-bird and Last-minute rates for members and non-members are listed on the Mother Lode website.

Please register online at: MotherLodeJewishCommunity.org – click on events to register & pay on-line, or mail your check and contact information to: MLJC, PO Box 1142, Angels Camp, CA 95222. 

Participants are encouraged to supplement this catered menu by bringing their family’s favorite traditional side dish or dessert and beverage.  A prep party is being organized for earlier in the week and anyone who wants to learn how to prepare some of the traditional dishes is welcome.  

For more information, please email the Mother Lode Jewish Community at: motherlodejc@yahoo.com or call 209-533-1650.  

The MLJC’s mission is to provide opportunities and events that nurture a vibrant and enduring Jewish identity, culture and community in the Mother Lode. The group draws its members from Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.  New members are most welcome.  Please visit our website at: MotherLodeJC.org for more information and a calendar of future events.