Aside from “Saturday Night Seder,” the star-studded Passover event, Jewish celebrities took to social media to share their socially distanced Passover celebrations, creative seder plates, and more.
It was so truly comforting to see that these stars of David, like us regular folk, had seder struggles of their own, from Zoom issues to challenges in sourcing seder plate items. Truly, Jews across the globe were united in our seder scrappiness and our willingness to make it work! While these circumstances are undoubtedly challenging, we love to see it. Happy Passover!
1. Rachel Bloom
New mom Rachel Bloom shared how her husband, Dan Gregor, put together a last-minute Seder for their family. Impressive!
2. Nick Kroll
Comedian Nick Kroll shared a clip from Big Mouth, his animated Netflix comedy about puberty. In season three, they expertly dive into the Passover story at a seder set at a Florida retirement home.
Kroll also appeared in “Saturday Night Seder,” where he attempted and failed to sing the Four Questions, which he called his favorite part about being Jewish (aside from owning the banks and the media, he joked).
3. Alex Borstein
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star and Jewish mom-of-two Alex Borstein shared some scenes from her seder.
“Being on full lockdown we couldn’t quite get everything we needed for our seder plate. I had an egg and apples, but the kids made the rest from felt and feathers. Dayenu,” she wrote.
Borstein also reminded us that the best topping for matzah is Nutella:
4. Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman shared her mom’s matzah lasagna recipe:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0UL6-j8Y6/
And, the Jewish actress posted a poem by famed Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai “to soothe us on this seder eve.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-umxEOD0RD/?igshid=1roremjrsj0ye
Portman and her kids also made amazing plague puppets using popsicle sticks. We’re fans.
5. Zach Braff
Scrubs star Zach Braff tweeted how Elijah will be his only seder guest.
https://twitter.com/zachbraff/status/1248036051785924608?s=21
6. Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen celebrated his son Ben’s second Passover and provided his parents in St. Louis with some very exasperated Zoom tech support.
7. Jessica Mulroney
Like many Jewish families around the globe, Jessica Mulroney celebrated a virtual family seder.
8. Gal Gadot
Similarly, Israeli superstar Gal Gadot had a virtual Pesach celebration. “It’s morning now in LA and night time in Israel, but we still joined our families’ small tables and sang songs,” the Wonder Woman star wrote on Insta:
9. Fran Drescher
Nanny star Fran Drescher posted a Passover message to her Twitter. “Our prayers are for you during this challenging time,” Drescher said.
Wishing you and your family peace and good health this Passover. https://t.co/rC2jNRYe91 #passover #pesach #seder pic.twitter.com/uklijmLkeS
— Fran Drescher (@frandrescher) April 8, 2020
10. Emmy Rossum
Actress Emmy Rossum shared her makeshift seder plate, which included some home-made matzah! The actress, who does not eat gluten, spent the days before Passover agonizing about not being able to get the traditional unleavened bread, and we have to say, we’re pretty impressed with her homemade creation!
https://twitter.com/emmyrossum/status/1248075305232633861
11. Julie Klausner
Julie Klausner also posted her vegan makeshift seder plate. She also made vegan brisket using a recipe from our sister site, My Jewish Learning, which she called “shockingly good.” Hooray for small Passover victories!
She also shared a selfie with matzah:
12. Billy Eichner
… As did her long-time collaborator, Billy Eichner, saying he has “everything” he needs.
13. Julian Edelman
NFL star Julian Edelman shared photos from his quarantined seder:
14. Marlee Matlin
Oscar-winning Marlee Matlin shared pics of her Zoom seder:
15. Jessica Seinfeld
Jessica Seinfeld shared a snap of her family’s seder table, writing “may the 11th plague pass the world over next year.” Note the inclusion of an orange on the plate!! Go, Seinfeld fam.
16. Mayim Bialik
Mayim shared a YouTube video explaining Passover, alongside Moshe Kasher, Marlee Matlin, Shoshannah Stern, CJ Jones, Chad Jamian, Iliza Shlesinger, and Allison Josephs.
She also posted a picture of herself on her Instagram stories looking for hametz with a candle.
17. Adam Pally
Adam Pally shared a delightful Passover song that is one of his family’s traditions. It will put a smile on your face:
18. Josh Malina
Josh Malina shared a snap of Pesach cleaning:
And of his Passover seder table:
19. Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler shared a weird Passover graphic he definitely found in Google:
(Why not share a still from the Uncut Gems Passover scene, Adam??)
20. Natasha Leggero
The Jewish comedian shared her matzah brei, a “Jewish delicacy.”
21. Chella Man
Chella Man, a Jewish artist, activist, and actor, shared his run to the grocery store for Passover essentials. They also provided us with their mother’s charoset recipe which is just honey, grated honey crisp apples, and cinnamon.
22. Jenny Slate
Actress and writer Jenny Slate wrote in The New York Review of Books about her Passover plans.
https://twitter.com/jennyslate/status/1247633025308987393?s=20
Slate wrote, “I used to celebrate Passover with the traditional two seders, and the keeping of Passover itself. I don’t anymore, but there is one thing I will do for the holiday: stand in my doorway and open the door to the Prophet Elijah, because I believe that that moment is real, and I’m glad it is striding toward me, even now.”
23. Elizabeth Banks
The Jewish mom celebrated Passover with some leftover matzah from last year. She shot a video of herself eating some of it with maror and haroset on her Instagram stories. “Happy Passover to everyone celebrating this year like us… I’m just sending love to everyone and wishing everyone has a peaceful, peaceful next 24 hours.” So sweet.
24. Beanie Feldstein and Sharon Feldstein
Since Beanie Feldstein was the youngest one in her seder, her mother, Sharon, reportedly had to hide the afikoman from her. She also had to read the Four Questions. Honestly, we wish we could have been there! Beanie also posted this great meme about Passover. We relate.
25. Tiffany Haddish
Bat mitzvah girl Tiffany Haddish tried to make matzah for the first time! Unfortunately, her first attempt left something to be desired. We hope her second attempt was more successful!
26. Mitchell Schwartz
The Jewish NFL player from the Kansas City Chiefs made his own matzah ball soup, from scratch! We are so impressed.
Matzo Ball Soup! Made completely from scratch, with chicken and carrot. Happy Passover! ✡️ #ChefSchwartz pic.twitter.com/MR30uOZMOU
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) April 8, 2020
27. Michaela Watkins
The Jewish actress posted a picture of her seder table. Lovely.
28. Miz Cracker
Jewish drag queen shared Passover wishes on Twitter:
Happy Pesach to my global family!
— Miz Cracker (@miz_cracker) April 9, 2020
29. Jason Alexander
To end, a beautiful note from Seinfeld star Jason Alexander: “next year, together.”
To my Jewish brothers and sisters – we often end our seder saying “next year in Jerusalem”. Tonight I’ll say, “next year, together”. Happy Pesach. Please celebrate safely. God bless you. And on the upside, I’m a shoo-in to find the affikomen. Cuz I’m also hiding it. Be well.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 8, 2020
