Cleaning Homes and Synagogues of Leavened Goods, Special Food Prepared for the “Seder” Meal, and Unique Handmade Shmurah Matzah — the “Bread of Healing” that is a Cornerstone of Passover Observance
Passover — This year beginning at sundown on April 5 and concluding at nightfall on April 13 — will be celebrated by Clermont’s Jewish community who will join family and community Passover Seders–the festive ritual-filled dinner on the first two nights of the eight-day holiday.
Passover celebrates the miraculous exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Ancient Egypt some 3,330 years ago and is traditionally celebrated together with family and friends, making it the most observed Jewish holiday in the United States.
In Clermont, Chabad of S. Lake County is ensuring that everyone will be able to celebrate Passover by sharing handmade shmurah matzah — considered ideal for the Passover Seder — with those celebrating at home; sharing special holiday recipes with community members like the traditional charoset dip (and brisket a food, while not part of the ritual, the holiday has become known for); and by welcoming participants to its user-friendly community Seders on April 5 at 7:15 PM.–-in greater numbers in the Year of Hakhel or “Gathering,” marked with Jewish gatherings focused on unity, Torah learning and practice.
“As the Jewish community prepares to mark the Festival of our Freedom, we’re looking forward to welcoming the community to join us in celebration,” said Rabbi Moshe Dubinsky who directs Chabad of S. Lake County. “Our goal is to lower the barriers to Jewish engagement and ensure everyone feels welcome and included, and has the opportunities and resources they need to celebrate the holiday.”
In 1954, the Rebbe — Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, the most influential rabbi in modern history, whose leadership inspired the founding of Chabad of S. Lake County — launched the Shmurah Matzah initiative as part of an effort to create awareness and promote observance of Passover. In keeping with his vision, an estimated four million hand-baked Shmurah Matzah will be distributed by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement this year.
Additional information about the Passover holiday is available at Jewishsl.com/Passover, and more information about local events and initiatives can be found at www.JewishSL.com/Passover2023.
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What is the Holiday of Passover?
The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated this year from sundown on Wednesday night, April 5 until after nightfall on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Passover commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt and will be celebrated with festive “Seder” dinners on April 5 and 6, 2023. Other holiday observances include restricting the consumption of leavened products such as bread and pasta, instead eating unleavened Matzah.
Additional information about the Passover holiday is available at JewishSL.com/Passover2023
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About Chabad of S. Lake County
Chabad of S. Lake County offers Jewish education, community and social service programming for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations.
For more information, contact Chabad of S. Lake County at 352-717-4119 or visit online at www.jewishsl.com.
