Soulful Seder 2026

More Than a Meal. History Written at the Table.

We're honored to welcome Sandra Gutierrez as our guest chef speaker — a nationally recognized expert on Southern Regional and Latin American cuisines, food historian, author, and educator. Sandra’s work centers food as a vessel for memory, culture, and identity, making her a powerful voice for this year’s gathering.

A Living Document. Written Together, Belonging to All:
In 2025 we made a bold choice: to write the story of Black American slavery into our collaborative Haggadah. This year we continue by honoring the latino experience. Each gathering expands the story - adding voices, cultures and lived truths - creating a shared legacy that belongs to all of us and generations to come.

Challah and Soul’s second annual Soulful Seder is more than an event - it’s a celebration of an extraordinary alliance between jewish and Latin communities. Together, we’ll share stories of survival and strength, gather around food that bridges traditions, and serve history the way it was meant to be: with heart humanity and connection.

An Evening That Feeds
Your Soul and Your Belly

We're bringing together incredible food that honors both Jewish and Latin traditions, live music that sets the soul right, and stories that'll stick with you long after you leave. This isn't just dinner—it's the kind of night where you remember why breaking bread together changes everything.

Last year people were saying this was going to be the event that everyone will be talking about the next day. Make sure you are in the room this year!

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Building Bridges • Creating Community • Stories at the Table • Art on Our Hands • Soul in the Room • Building Bridges • Creating Community • Stories at the Table • Art on Our Hands • Soul in the Room •

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PLATED:
Mexican/Israeli salad
Nopales, cucumber, tomato, and Radish Cilantro lime dressing

FAMILY STYLE:
Matzo and Pepita crusted Branzino with
Tamarind Chili glazed Tzimmes

Israeli couscous with roasted Corn and Poblano peppers

Chocolate Babka Tres Leches cake

About Challah and Soul

We're a community-based, justice-centered nonprofit rooted in Black–Jewish partnership. Through food, storytelling, and education, we create spaces where trust gets rebuilt—shared meals, real conversations, learning experiences that strengthen relationships across communities.

Rising antisemitism and anti-Black racism are straining historic ties between our communities. Challah & Soul responds by gathering people at tables where hate loses its power and trust comes back, locally and personally.

Food is our tool because it works. It's a cultural connector that lowers barriers, invites everyone in, and creates the conditions for honest conversation. At our tables, meaningful connection isn't just possible—it's inevitable.

When we come together, participate, and create together, something powerful happens.

Underwriting Opportunities

Signature Sponsorships

Supports the writing of the Haggadah: $2,500

All underwriting opportunities receive the following benefits:
Half-screen digital tribute ad
Name or logo on Challah and Soul website

community member ticket
$118

Sponsor one community member to attend the Soulful Seder

brisket & carne asada steward
$8,500

This category reflects the vibrant dishes that anchor Jewish and Latin kitchens and bring us together in joy. It ensures the richness of our event by supporting thoughtful documentation of our stories and the collaborative creation of a Tree of Life artwork—symbolizing unity, woven together by every hand at the table.

Benefits:

Table of 10
Name or logo printed in Haggadah
Signed copy of Latinissimo by Sandra Gutierrez
Verbal recognition from the stage
Half-screen digital tribute ad
Name or logo on media wall
Name or logo on Challah and Soul website
Name on print and electronic donor listings

challah & tortilla champion
$15,000

We gather around two beloved foods that embody memory, migration, and meaning in Jewish and Latin kitchens. At this level, we continue the sacred work of writing a living Haggadah—expanding it to include the Latino journey of endurance and hope. Your generosity brings Cinthya and Joshua to the table to shepherd this experience with wisdom, care, and intention.

Benefits:
Table of 10, premier seating
Name or logo on the inside cover of the Haggadah and a first run of the printed edition
Private Meet and Greet and photo with cookbook author Cinthya and Joshua Silverstein
Signed copy of Sandra Gutierrez’ book Latinissimo
Verbal recognition from the stage
Full-screen digital tribute ad
Name or logo on media wall
Name or logo on Challah and Soul website
Name on print and electronic donor listings

kugel & tres leches Partner
$3,500

This sponsorship celebrates the sweet traditions of Jewish and Latin desserts—symbols of family, memory, and cherished cultural legacy. And as we all know, no joyful gathering is complete without music. Your generous support at this level brings our Mariachi and Klezmer ensemble to life, filling the room with rhythm, spirit, and Jewish joy.

Benefits:

(4) Soulful Seder Patron Tickets
Name or logo printed in Haggadah
¼-screen digital tribute ad
Name or logo on Challah and Soul website
Name on electronic donor listings

Tzimmes & Menudo Advocate
$500

Tzimmes, a traditional Jewish dish, and Menudo, a staple in Latin homes, come together here to represent the soul's nourishment.

Benefits:

(2) Soulful Seder Patron Tickets with Preferred Seating
Name on electronic donor listings

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PASSOVER & MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY SPONSOR
$25,000

This level celebrates the shared journey of liberation and perseverance that connects Jewish and Latin American histories. Your support allows us to bring Sondra to the table as our culinary historian and guide, sharing the stories, flavors, and wisdom that make this gathering both meaningful and unforgettable.

Benefits:
Two tables of 10, premier seating
Name or logo on the cover of the Haggadah and a first run of the printed edition
Private Meet and Greet and photo with cookbook author Sandra Gutierrez
Signed copy of Sandra Gutierrez’ book Latinissimo
Verbal recognition from the stage
Full-screen digital tribute ad
Name or logo on media wall
Name or logo on Challah and Soul website
Name on print and electronic donor listings

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Community Sponsorship

community member table
$1,018

Sponsor a full table of 10 community leaders (clergy, elected officials)

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Provides Wine Corkage for Wine Pull: $500

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Provides Beverage/Wine: $3,600

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Supports our dedicated team, guest safety, and the materials that evening to life: $2,000

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We envision communities across the country hosting their own Challah & Soul gatherings, regional celebrations, and town halls — creating a national movement where honest conversation, shared meals, and healing happen at the local level, everywhere.

Build the next generation of bridge-builders.

We invest in the storytellers who share our histories, spotlight minority-owned businesses that strengthen our communities, and create opportunities for Black and Jewish chefs to celebrate the culinary traditions born from resilience and faith.

With Your Help, We Can:

Take this work nationwide.

We're working toward educational programs from kindergarten through college, storytelling initiatives that ensure new generations learn from history, and partnerships with schools to create policies that actively counter racism and antisemitism.

Amplifying voices and supporting communities.