As the temperatures start to warm up and the days grow longer, so comes spring and with it, the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover, the eight-day holiday which marks the Jews exodus from Egypt. This holiday is most well-known for the lack of leavened bread and other food restrictions – no bread, no legumes, and nothing that could simulate a leavened bread item. For our Jewish Hudson County residents, we have rounded up a list of all the events going on for Passover this year {the first seder falls on Friday, April 19th}. Read on to find out where to celebrate Passover in Hoboken + Jersey City this year.
Local Celebrations
Chabad Young Professionals of Hoboken and Jersey City Passover Seder, Friday, April 19th
Join a Passover seder experience for young professionals {between the ages of 21-36}. Enjoy an evening of inspiration, dining, and community, featuring contemporary insights, an exquisite menu, handmade matzah, and fine wines all hosted at Soho Lofts, Jersey City. The event will start at 7:30PM with a happy hour and candle lighting, followed up a seder at 8:00PM. Prepaid reservations only. Space is limited.
Chabad of Hoboken and Jersey City Passover Seder, Saturday, April 20th
Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a community seder complete with hand-baked Shmurah Matzah, wine, and a wonderful dinner spiced with unique traditional customs. Make your reservations here.
Matzah Pizza and Meal Making Party with Moishe House Hoboken, Monday, April 22nd
Come celebrate the holiday with some delicious homemade matza pizza, and the best part is, you can customize your own. RSVP for details and address by emailing [email protected].
Bread and Beer Bash with Moishe House Hoboken, Saturday, April 27th
Celebrate the end of Passover with Moishe House Hoboken and enjoy some carb filled brews and bready treats. RSVP for more details and address by emailing [email protected].
Hosting Your Own Seder
For those who are more DIY-focused and are keen to host their own seder, here are a few places you can pop into to pick up your kosher goods at {and help you make a kick-butt feast} in Hoboken, JC, and beyond:
Garden of Eden Gourmet {226 Washington Street, Hoboken)
Kings {325 River Street, Hoboken and 1212 Shipyard Lane, Hoboken}
Morton Williams {105 River Drive, Jersey City}
ShopRite {Luis Marin Boulevard 6th Street, Jersey City + 900 Madison Street, Hoboken}
Trader Joe’s {1350 Willow Avenue, Hoboken}
Seasons Kosher {Online}
Kayco {72 New Hook Road, Bayonne}
Grow and Behold Foods {Online}
Peace Love Light Shop {Online}
Wishing all of those celebrating Passover Zissin Pesach — a meaningful Passover holiday.
How are you celebrating Passover this year? Are you hosting your own seder? Let us know in the comments!
First-Ever Foodie Fest for Autism Awareness Happening in Hoboken on 4/5
Here in the Mile Square, there are always fun and unique events happening all around town — from festivals and food crawls to live music, art exhibits, the list goes on. On April 5th, a new event will make its debut in Hoboken, and this one is all about raising awareness while enjoying all of the foodie fun our Mile Square city has to offer. Enter the first-ever Hoboken Foodie Fest — a celebration of community, creativity, and spreading Autism awareness + acceptance, complete with good eats, live music, a book drive, and more. Read on for more about The Foodie Fest happening in Hoboken, New Jersey this April.
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What is The Foodie Fest?
The Foodie Fest in support of Autism Awareness + Acceptance Month will take place on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 2PM-7PM on Garden Street between 4th and 5th Streets in Hoboken. The event is being organized by The Foodie Goddess and What Hoboken Sounds Like, and is sponsored by the Hoboken Business Alliance.
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The Foodie Goddess, also known as local resident + mom Amanda Dale, is also the Vice President and Director of Creative Culinary Content at What Hoboken Sounds Like — a Hoboken nonprofit "on a mission for inclusivity & diversity," per its Instagram bio. This brand-new event is close to Amanda's heart, as she is a mom to a child with Autism.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would come to life—The Foodie Fest is officially happening! This event is so much more than amazing food; it's a celebration of community, creativity, and causes close to my heart. With incredible food vendors serving up their amazing dishes and a book drive to support families within our community, we're bringing people together to feed both minds and stomachs. As a mom to a child with Autism, this event is also a platform to spread Autism Awareness/Acceptance and foster inclusion, showing the beauty of acceptance in every corner of our lives. This means the world to me, and I can't wait to share it with all of you. Let's make it unforgettable!"
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So, what can Hoboken locals expect from The Foodie Fest? The event will include a variety of food vendors and food trucks, live music from DJ Bripee, as well as a kids' book drive. The organizers will be collecting new or gently-used children's books, which can be dropped off at the check-in stand during the event.
While all of the food vendors have not been announced as of this writing, one local restaurant attendees can expect to see at the event is Hoboken + Jersey City's gtk. This post will be updated as more details are announced.
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For more information about The Foodie Fest, email [email protected].
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