Community Passover seder planned April 23 in Richland

Congregation Beth Sholom in Richland is holding a community Passover seder on April 23.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m.

“The Passover seder commemorates the ancient Hebrews’ slavery in and liberation from Egypt. Seder means ‘order,’ and the story is told with special blessings, stories and songs,” a news release said.

At the end of the retelling is a gourmet kosher meal.

Afterward, children are rewarded in a hunt for the afikomen, a hidden piece of matzoh, the release said.

Cost is $39.50 for adults. People are asked to RSVP by April 18.

To sign up or for more information, call 509-735-1149 or email seder@cbstricities.org.

Congregation Beth Sholom is at 312 Thayer Drive.

This story was originally published April 14, 2016 at 4:28 PM with the headline "Community Passover seder planned April 23 in Richland."