As we approach the holiday of Pesach, we think of our history and all the associated laws, customs and traditions associated with the holiday, and what this holiday represents to us personally and as a People.
On a personal level, I tend to reflect a lot on what freedom means for us today. Attempting to attain spiritual and mental freedom from the negative areas in our lives which we are enslaved to.
As a people, the focus to do what we can for those in the word who find themselves in slavery or live under oppressive circumstances or regimes.
You are welcome to join us at our annual communal seder, and take advantage of our Pesach-related services and events.
You can find more information about the holiday below.
Wishing you and your family a kosher and happy Pesach,
— Rabbi Feldman
Community Seder
Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a family friendly community Seder complete with hand-baked Shmurah Matzah, wine and a wonderful dinner feast spiced with unique traditional Pesach foods and customs. Led by Rabbi Shmueli Feldman. Limited spots.
Any chametz left undisposed must be discarded of or sold to a non-Jew. Since there are many legal intricacies involved in this sale, a rabbi acts as our agent both to sell the chametz to the non-Jew on the morning before Pesach and also to buy it back the evening after Pesach ends. Use this online form to quickly delegate a rabbi to sell your chametz for you.
"All who are hungry, let them come and eat." We must ensure that our brothers and sisters have the means to celebrate freedom too.
Most of the people who are hungry will not be standing in our dining rooms as we begin our Seder, waiting for the invitation. As such, in preparation for the Passover holiday, it is age-old Jewish tradition to contribute generously towards funds that ensure that indeed everyone who is in need has the necessary provisions for the holiday—food, matzah, wine, festive clothing, etc.
Donations to the Chabad ACT Welfare Fund are tax deductible.
Traditional handmade shmurah matzah is recommended for seder use.
Shmurah means watched, and it is an apt description of this matzah, the ingredients of which (the flour and water) are watched from the moment of harvesting and drawing.
Shmurah matzot are round, kneaded and shaped by hand, and are similar to the matzot that were baked by the Children of Israel as they left Egypt. It is thus fitting to use Shmurah Matzah on each of the two Seder nights for the matzot of the Seder plate.
Organize to pick up your complimentary shmurah matzah from Chabad ACT!
Just when you thought you had seen it all! This day, the final day of Pesach, emphasizes an even higher Freedom! It is dedicated to our imminent and final redemption.
Following the custom of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Chassidism, Pesach concludes with a "Feast of Moshiach." This festive meal complete with Kabbalistic insights, song, Matzah and, yes, four cups of wine, begins before sunset. It is the perfect way to spiritually take leave of Pesach and open our consciousness to the coming redemption.
Pesach is a great time to reconnect with our history and traditions. Take a few moments and read some interesting and new handpicked Pesach features from our Pesach website, from the practical to the esoteric. You’ll find something to share with your family, and perhaps gain a new perspective on Pesach.
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