Passover in Washington DC

Looking for some resources for planning and celebrating Passover in the Washington DC area? Whether you are new in town or just looking for some fresh ideas, the following guide will help you find kosher markets, restaurants that serve kosher meals, synagogues and additional resources. The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, commemorating the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Jewish families around the world observe the week-long holiday with two Seders (festive meals where they recount the story of the Passover) and eat matzoh instead of bread throughout the week.

Passover Events

• Community Sedar at Sixth and I -  April 10, 2017, 7 p.m. $36 per person.

  Kosher Markets in the Washington DC Area

  Moti's Koshermart
  4860 Boiling Brook Pkwy
  Rockville, Maryland
  (301) 231-0839
  Shalom Kosher Market
  2307 University Blvd. West
  Wheaton, Maryland
  (301) 946-6500
  Shaul's Kosher Market
  1319 Lamberton Drive
  Silver Spring, Maryland
  (301) 593-1800
  Some kosher items can also be found at regular grocery stores. See a guide to the top gourmet food stores in the DC area.

  Kosher Restaurants in the Washington DC Area

  Some restaurants may close during the week of Passover, so please call ahead to verify the hours.
  Max’s Kosher Café and Marketplace
  2319 University Blvd. West
  Wheaton, Maryland
  (301) 949-6297
  Moti's Grill
  4860 Boiling Brook Parkway
  Rockville, Maryland
  (301) 231-0839
  Ben Yehuda Pizza
  1370 B Lamberton Drive
  Silver Spring, Maryland
  (301) 681-8900
  Pomegranate Bistro
  Cabin John Shopping Center
  7943 Tuckerman Lane
  Potomac, Maryland
  (301) 299-9888
  Eli's Restaurant
  1253 20th Street, NW
  Washington,DC
  (202) 785-4314
  Mama Leah's Gourmet Pizza
  4836 Boiling Brook Parkway
  Rockville, Maryland
  (301) 770-1781

  Synagogues in Washington DC

  • Sixth and I Historic Synagogue - 600 I Street NW - Chinatown
  • Kesher Israel - 2801 N Street NW - Georgetown
  • Adas Israel - 2850 Quebec Street, NW - Cleveland Park
  • Washington Hebrew Congregation - 3935 Macomb Street NW - near Embassy Row
  • Ohev Sholom - 1600 Jonquil Street NW
  • Temple Micah - 2829 Wisconsin Avenue - Glover Park

  Jewish Organizations and Additional Resources

  The Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington
  Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
  Washington DC Jewish Community Center
  Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washingtonhttp://www.motisgrill.com/