The Rock 'N' Roll Haggadah: Learn, Sing & Craft at Eldridge Street!
12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Sunday, April 6, 3:30-5pm ET: In-person
Musical Passover fun for all ages!
Get ready for Passover with the Museum at Eldridge Street! Join us on Sunday, April 6th at 3:30pm in the Museum's historic 1887 Main Sanctuary for a unique family-friendly event celebrating the release of The Rock 'N' Roll Haggadah: Your Guide to a Seder That Rocks! (S&S/Simon Element, March 4, 2025), by Meredith Ochs and Kay Miller.
Learn about this fun-filled Haggadah with Meredith and Kay, and then jam along to some of the music featured in the pages with guitarist and singer Dave Schramm and percussionist Ron Metz. Then, head on over to our craft table and create a beautiful Passover-themed work of art that will be the perfect addition to any festive table!
Please note: this is not a drop-off activity. Children must have an adult companion with them at all times. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as space is limited.
Ticket Prices (Free with Museum Admission):
Adults $15
Seniors / Students $10
Children 5 and up $8
Children Under 5 FREE
Cool Culture Pass holders and those with SNAP benefits can attend for FREE.
About the Authors:
Meredith Ochs
At age twelve, New York–born, punk rock–worshipping Meredith Ochs rejected the lavish bat mitzvahs of her peers. She asked her parents, cofounders of an Orthodox synagogue, to take her to Israel instead. Her family trekked across the Holy Land and had her bat mitzvah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem—making a profound impact on the aspiring writer, musician, record collector, and deejay. Ochs went on to build a career in and around rock ‘n’ roll as an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and longtime NPR commentator, and became the first woman editor of Guitar World magazine. Ochs played in touring bands while contributing articles to publications such as Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly and hosted a daily radio talk show at Sirius XM. Through her numerous gigs, she met and interviewed thousands of celebrities, some of whom appear in The Rock ‘N’ Roll Haggadah. Ochs is also the author of several books, including Rock-and-Roll Woman.
Kay Miller
After a Reform Jewish upbringing in Ohio and graduating with a fine arts degree, Kay Miller was New York City bound. The music of bands that played at Max’s Kansas City and CBGB’s, particularly Television, Patti Smith, and the Ramones lured her there. In September of 1978, Kay moved into a former cold water flat on St. Mark’s Place in the East Village. Having worked a variety of odd jobs, she eventually began teaching at a public school on the Lower East Side. On the weekends, she spent her time attending live rock shows in New York. She married a drummer who had been an acquaintance of hers for a long time and they continue to rock and roll to this day.
About the Museum at Eldridge Street:
The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed in the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent National Historic Landmark that has been meticulously restored. Opened in 1887, the synagogue is the first great house of worship built in America by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Today, it is the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East Side that is open to a broad public who wishes to visit Jewish New York. Exhibits, tours, public programs, and education initiatives tell the story of Jewish immigrant life, explore architecture and historic preservation, inspire reflection on cultural continuity, and foster collaboration and exchange between people of all faiths, heritages, and interests.
Image Credit: Images from "The Rock 'N' Roll Haggadah: Your Guide to a Seder That Rocks!"