The Jewish holiday of Passover (or Pesach in Hebrew, pronounced “pay-sach”) commemorates the Exodus of the Jewish community from slavery in Egypt. It is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and community that is often marked by a seder, a festive meal filled with storytelling and symbolic foods. A seder is made up of three main parts: retelling the story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, eating symbolic foods (like matzah, or unleavened bread), and grappling with questions and stories of freedom.

Passover has always been a home-based holiday, centered around sharing stories and traditions with loved ones. This creates a perfect opportunity for you to get creative, invite your HMI family, and bring Jewish traditions into your very own home. If you choose to host your own Passover seder, HMI will reimburse you up to $10/HMI alumni in attendance.

Not sure where to start? Check out HMI’s handy Guide to Curating Your Own Passover Experience to think through, step-by-step, the process of creating your seder. Traditional seder not your vibe? Click here for more seder inspiration and resources!