The night was filled with 4 cups of chocolate milk, strawberries for the karpas, chocolate fondue for the salt-water, chocolate covered fruit for the charoset, bitter sweet chocolate for the maror, and s’mores for the Hillel sandwich. There was also some Matzah Brei to eat to offset the chocolate. All of the food was, of course, 100% Kosher for Passover.

The 4 questions were asked with a chocolate twist, as well as the Retelling of the Story of Exodus. Following, the Afikoman was hidden and, after much chaos, was finally found by Sophia Bagi who won a $15 iTunes gift card! The seder concluded with the final cup of chocolate milk (for those who had room left) and ended with everyone feeling more than satiated.

Pictures of the event can be found on the J-Teen facebook fan page here and upcoming J-Teen events can be found at the Boulder JCC website (www.boulderjcc.org) under the J-Teen tab.

With stomachs full of chocolate, the J-Teen council is excited to put on this event again next year!

Monday

Chabad is serving holiday meals at 1:00 pm and 8:30 pm on Monday. Chabad is located at 775 17th Street.

Tuesday

Chabad is serving a holiday lunch at 1:00 pm. Services and Yizkor are at 11:00 am.

Wednesday

Join Chabad at the C4C for the “Lunch and Learn” – Jewish Law class at 12:00 pm. Enjoy a free lunch.

Friday

Chabad’s Shabbat services are at 7:00 pm. Join them for dinner at 7:30 pm. Chabad is located at 775 17^th Street.

Hillel’s Shabbat services are at 6:00 pm. Dinner is at 7:00 pm. Hillel is located at 2795 Colorado Avenue.

Don’t forget- The C4C still has Kosher for Passover Meals. The meals are $6.75 + tax for students who don’t have a meal plan and will be using campus cash. The dining hall is open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Get Involved- Help welcome the CU Freshman Class of 2015 with JLOC (Jewish Life Orientation Coordinators)! Help plan fun and welcoming events. Interested? Contact Carly Coons at carly.coons@colorado.edu.

Don’t miss out- Join the Program for Jewish Studies as they honor the 2011 graduates, on Thursday May 5 at 10:30 am. The event will be held in the University Club Ballroom located on the first floor of the University Club on CU’s campus. Space is limited. RSVP to Alex.Horowitz@colorado.edu.

For more information or event additions, please e-mail Sara Fruman at Sara@BoulderJewishNews.org. Follow @CUJewishBuffs on Twitter for the latest!

The event is from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm, and everything is Kosher for Passover (purchased from Eastside Kosher Deli in Denver). Register online here for only $8, or show up at the door for $10!

For questions or more information, contact Phil Rubinstein at Jteen@Boulderjcc.org or at 303-998-1900 ext. 109 or find us on Facebook here. We hope you’ll join us!

Gefilte Fish

OK team, here we are in the middle of Passover. We’ve been through 1 or 2 seder dinners and at least 1 dinner of leftovers, so the soup/brisket/chicken routine is about done (at least in our house).

What are you having for dinner tonight? Please tell all by leaving a comment below (and simple instructions or a link to a recipe too!). Always looking for inspiration, we figured we would open this one up to the community.

Do tell! Looking for fresh ideas!

Monday

Chabad and Hillel are both hosting Seders:

Enjoy the tastiest handmade Shmura Matza, a selection of fine wines, delicious home-cooked food complete with brisket at Chabad.  The Seder starts at 7:30 p.m. If you can, please RSVP here.  Chabad is located at 775 17th Street. You won’t want to miss it.

Hillel is also hosting Seder at 7:00 p.m. Hillel is located at 2795 Colorado Avenue. RSVP here.

Tuesday

Chabad is hosting a Seder at 7:30 p.m. again! Enjoy the second night of Passover!

Wednesday

Have a safe, Kosher-for-Passover 420!

Friday

Chabad’s Shabbat services are at 7:00 p.m. Join them for dinner at 7:30p.m. Chabad is located at 775 17^th Street.

Hillel’s Shabbat services are at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is at 7:00p.m. Hillel is located at 2795 Colorado Avenue.

Don’t forget to sign up for Jewish Studies classes this summer and/or fall. Check out their website for complete course listings!

Passover is here! Don’t forget to reserve your meals at the C4C. Vegetarian options are offered.

For more information or event additions, please e-mail Sara Fruman at Sara@BoulderJewishNews.org. Follow @CUJewishBuffs on Twitter for all the latest CU Jewish Buffs news.

Are you still not sure what do with your Seder plans this year or are you finding getting ready for the Seder too stressful?  Enjoy a  sumptuous Passover Feast where the story of Passover comes alive through insights, melody and humor.  Special plague (toy) bags for the kids.   Join a great group for a night of Gourmet food, seder wine, Matzah and Memories.

Location: Jewish Enrichment Center 4740 Table Mesa Drive Suite B.  Cost: $28 adults, $18 children and Maximum per family $100, Sponsor $180.  Visit Chabadofboulder.com to register or call 303 -494-1638.

How did you get the idea for the basketball game?

I was getting to know the priest across the street [from the new Chabad house], and he was laughing and he was joking when we become friends we should have a basketball game. I thought it was a great idea and was telling everyone about it. He forgot about it.  Months later, I saw him on campus and the priest said, “Are you the rabbi” and I said, “Who are you?”  I then asked him: “Are you still up for the basketball game?”  It is a fun, sport activity and everyone likes the idea.  Also, it is a great idea to do this before Pesach and recruit for the Seders. I strongly believe in having all the Jews come to the Seder.

How did you pick the people for the team?

Jordan Malka, the team captain, did. He put a pretty good team together.

What are you most excited about?

The whole thing. It’s an original idea and is really exciting and a lot of fun. Also, we are wearing blue and white. I’m excited for the general atmosphere. Parents are coming to watch their kids; it should be pretty cool. I hope we do this at least once a year, but I would like it to have it more than that. And, we can’t have any Jewish event without food. We will have hot dogs for $2 with buns.

One final question: Are you going to play?

No. I don’t know how to play basketball, I’m not an American. I don’t plan to play, but I’ll do the ceremonial kickoff.

Two great opportunities that you won’t want to miss:

Matzah Baking at the Model Matzah Bakery and purchasing your own Shmurah Matzah for the Seder.

Wednesday is the last day of the Model Matzah Bakery. Haven’t experienced making your own Matzah?   Join us today at 4 or 6 pm. Each participant will also get their own mini Shmurah Matzah to use at their Seder.

The European Model Matzah Bakery will be closing shop with the last two workshops offered on April 13 at 4 pm and 6 pm at the Jewish Enrichment Center.   The Model Matzah Bakery is an exciting educational and fun experience for the entire family in which participants are able to experience the story and art of Matzah Baking.  It features wheat stalks, brick ovens, millstones, etc. which are all setup to form an old style Matzah Bakery. Dressed in baker’s hats, participants will help with the entire process of Matzah making which will include winnowing, threshing, grinding, kneading dough and making their own Matzah.

Located at the Jewish Enrichment Center, 4740 Table Mesa Drive Suite B, Boulder, CO.  Rate of $6.00 with pre- registration, and $8.00 at the door.

Click here to watch a slideshow taken by the Boulder Jewish News and find out how Matzah is made.

To reserve your spot or to find out more information please call 303 494 1638 or email lbkosher@gmail.com. You may also check www.chabadofboulder.com for information on this or any of our other programs.  Sponsored by Lubavitch of Boulder County.

Shmurah Matzah in Boulder

Would you like to have authentic Matzah like they made in Egypt at your Seder table?  Lubavitch of Boulder brought in over 100 pounds of Shmurah Matzah and they are going like hot cakes.  Secure your own Shmurah Matzah at $21.00 (6-7 Matzahs per pound).  Reserve online at chabadofboulder.com.  Pickup for Shmurah Matzah is Thursday, April 14 at 5 pm at the Jewish Enrichment Center 4740 Table Mesa Drive Suite B.