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TVCJ Passover Seder

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A light green background, a white plate with matzah and walnuts, sits decoratively to the right side. Another white plate with peeled hard boiled eggs sits in the center. A third white plate with more matzah and walnuts is on the left. A bowl of red horseradish sits above the egg. Passover Seder, Sat. April 4th, 5PM Ceremony, 6:30PM Potluck. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, Secular + Humanist, www.trivalleyculturaljews.org, culturaljews@gmail.com, (925) 399-8029

Join Tri-Valley Cultural Jews for a warm, welcoming (and actually enjoyable) Passover Seder and potluck in Livermore on Saturday, April 4.

We’ll retell the classic story–freedom, resilience, and yes…crunchy matzoh. Our Secular Humanist Seder keeps the tradition alive in a way that’s thoughtful, participatory, and open to everyone. Expect music, storytelling, and at least a few moments of “wait, this is actually really interesting.”

Our Seder starts at 5 PM, followed by a relaxed potluck at 6:30 PM–because nothing says “freedom” like finally getting to eat! (Address shared after you RSVP).

Whether you’re a Seder regular, a little rusty on the Four Questions, or just wondering what matzah actually tastes like, you’ll find a seat at our table. Come solo or bring friends and family–there’s always room for one more.

Tri-Valley Cultural Jews is an inclusive Secular Humanist community celebrating Jewish culture, history, and tradition with curiosity, warmth, and a good sense of humor. We also offer a Jewish Culture School (ages 5 through teen) and a personalized Brit Mitzvah program–because asking big questions shouldn’t stop at childhood.

For more information or to RSVP, please email us at culturaljews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029. We’re TriValley Cultural Jews on FaceBook, tvcj_official on Instagram and @tvcj2.bsky.social on Bluesky

TVCJ Passover

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Light green background with seder plate, metal seder cup, a dish of red horseradish, and walnuts in the shell scattered around. Central text reads: Passover Seder, Sat. April 4th, 2026, 5PM Ceremony, 6:30PM Potluck. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, Secular + Humanist, www.trivalleyculturaljews.org, culturaljews@gmail.com, (925) 399-8029

Looking for a welcoming way to experience Passover this year?

Join Tri-Valley Cultural Jews for a warm, inclusive Passover Seder and potluck in Livermore on Saturday, April 4.

Our Secular Humanist Seder brings the story of freedom and resilience to life through music, storytelling, and conversation in a way that’s accessible to all. Whether you’ve celebrated Passover for years or are simply curious and looking for a Jewish community, you’ll find a place here.

The evening begins with a participatory Seder at 5PM, followed by a relaxed potluck dinner at 6:30PM. The address will be shared at registration.

Come on your own or bring a friend. There’s a seat at the table for you.

Tri-Valley Cultural Jews continues to be a space where we celebrate Jewish culture, history, and values with curiosity and warmth. We’re also excited to keep growing our Jewish Culture School and Brit Mitzvah programs for our kids and teens.

To RSVP or learn more, email CulturalJews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029. We’re TriValley Cultural Jews on FaceBook, tvcj_official on Instagram and @tvcj2.bsky.social on Bluesky

Jewish Culture School

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Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Jewish Culture School. Music. Cooking. History. Dance. Starts August 27 Kindergarten - Brit Mitzvah, ages 5-14 www.trivalleyculturaljews.org

Get ready for another amazing year of Jewish Culture School! This year we’re doing a deep dive into holidays and life cycles. The fun starts on August 27th, so mark your calendars and tell your friends! JCS is geared towards Kindergarten through Brit Mitzvah (5-14). Meetings will be mostly indoors with good ventilation and air filtration. Located in Pleasanton. TVCJ is an accepting, welcoming, diverse community of Cultural Jews and their families, affiliated with CSJO. Call or email us at (925) 399-8029 or culturaljews@gmail.com for an Evite or for more information about our community.

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We know better now

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A collection of lit candles

In Jewish tradition, we remember the yortseit, the anniversary of the death of loved ones. We remember what we loved and valued about them, and we think of how to continue those qualities in our own lives.

June 24 is the yortseit of Roe v Wade, the right of bodily autonomy and the right of doctors to do their jobs. We never thought this day could come, but it did, and it presaged even more attacks on bodily autonomy as evidenced in anti-gay and anti-trans laws in many states.

We were complacent – but we know better now. If you are looking for a way to help, please consider donating the National Council of Jewish Women’s Jewish Fund for Abortion Access at https://www.ncjw.org/act/action/donate-to-abortion-access/

Passover Gratitudes

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Jewish Culture School students working on a Passover art project

Passover is just around the corner, and Jewish Culture School kids discussed the freedoms they are most thankful for:

to influence our political situation
from fossil fuels
for animals to live without human threats
from chores
to enjoy hobbies without ridicule
to read what you want
to criticize the government
to make decision about our own bodies