Five Towns Passover Guide 2012

Five Towns Patch has put together this guide of some businesses that can meet your Passover needs.

Food

 — 367 Central Ave. in Lawrence

With next to no competition during this holiday season, Cho-sen Island stands as one of the few restaurants cooking kosher for Passover in Five Towns.

Mangaer Norman Wong has ordered all new dishes, silverware, steam table and even a new deep fryer for the holiday to cook up many of his popular dishes — such as General Tzo’s chicken, half roast duck and beef with broccoli — all kosher for Passover.

“We are cooking mostly Chinese dishes except we don’t use soy sauce,” Wong explained. “There are a lot of people still in town and so many Jewish people who observe have no places to eat.”

In addition to purchasing new dishes and silverware, Wong closes his doors two days prior for cleaning and kashering.

“Passover always costs us more money,” he said, “and I think the prices for the regular meal over here are about 15 to 20 percent more than regular times.”

 — 137 Spruce St. in Cedarhurst

Manager Howie Klagsbrun is staying open every night until midnight leading up to the holiday so everyone can stock up on just about anything imaginable.

“We have everything from barbecue sauces, balsamic vinegars, a variety of oils — traditional matzo are a-plenty and a plethora of items in the confectionary department,” Klagsbrun said. “This is a gluten free party, so anyone who’s got gluten issues — this is your holiday.”

Klagsbrun started ordering months in advance to make sure Gourmet Glatt has everything anyone could need.

“You need to know what brands are available, and I want to make sure I’m getting quality products at the right price,” Klagsbrun said. “We have gone so far beyond the traditional.”

 — 11 Lawrence Ln. in Lawrence

The store began stocking up on items from the bakery starting March 28. Orders need to be submitted to the deli by Tuesday to guarantee them for your Passover celebration.

Handmade Shmura matzo is available starting at $11.99 and includes Spelt, Ukranian, Israeli, whole wheat, shatzer, oat, machine made, tiferes and Boro Park.

 — 330 Central Ave. in Lawrence

Call Season's catering hotline at 516-295-3360, and submit your Passover orders by April 3 to guarantee a fully stocked holiday.

Goods

 — 445 Central Ave. in Cedarhurst

David Hertz, owner of the shop, plans to stay open late before Passover for last minute purchases.

“We have last minute Seder plates and Seder toys. We have a huge assortment of arts and crafts for kids,” Hertz said. “Toys keep kids interested throughout the Seder.”

Hertz added that the shop is selling a lot of the New American Hagaddah and should have plenty in stock.

 — 331 Central Ave. in Lawrence

While Five Towns Judaica is not open during Passover, doors will be open during the weekdays for some last minute purchases.

Events and Services

 — 74 Maple Ave. in Cedarhurst

Friday, April 6 — Erev Pesach (Eve of Passover): Passover Seder, 7:45 p.m. Join Chabad of the Five Towns for a traditional Seder dinner.

Saturday, April 7 — Chassidus, 9:20 a.m. R’Meir Preger

Saturday, April 14 — Chassidus, 9:20 a.m.: Service held by R’Meir Preger; Yizkor Memorial Service, 11 a.m.; Moshiach Seudah, 6:30 p.m.: Listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy matzo and wine on the last day of Passover.

 — 140 Central Ave. in Lawrence

Friday, April 6 — Shabbat services, 5 p.m.

Friday, April 14 — Yizkor services, held during Shabbat services.

Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach — 100 Nassau Ave. in Atlantic Beach

Saturday, April 7 — Communal Seder, 8 p.m.: Rabbi Kilbanoff will host a Saturday evening Seder at the JCAB Social Hall. Call Sarah Kilbanoff at 917-299-9182 to reserve your seat.

— 564 Central Ave. in Cedarhurst

Monday, April 9 — Small Wonder Pupper Theater, 11 a.m.: $12 for non-members, $10 for members and $8 for Chai members.

Library Passover hours: Monday, Wednesday: 12 to 5 p.m. Pesach video presentations will be shown on Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Crafts will be available for purchase.