“Relive the Passover Exodus” with your local Chabad Center
Few Jewish holidays evoke the same warm sentiments as Passover. Memories of family and friends gathered as the four cups of wine are poured, the four questions asked and the Matzah served, all contribute to Passover’s popularity in the Jewish community. Bringing the warmth and tradition of this festival to the South Dade Community, we are inviting all residents to participate in community Seders to be held on Friday Night March 30th and Saturday night March 31st. (see individual locations for schedule of dates and times)
The Seders take participants through the wondrous liberation of our ancestors from Egyptian bondage, while sharing the relevance and beauty of the age-old festival in our modern lives. Included in the Seder will be delectable catered dinner paired with a variety of wines (grape juice for youngsters) and handmade round ‘Shmurah’ Matzah from Israel.
“Passover is not simply a celebration of the historic liberation of an ancient people, Passover is about our own personal liberation – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Passover inspires us to break free from the shackles restraining us from reaching new heights – in our lives, relationships and connection with G-d.”
This year Chabad of South Dade will be hosting its largest number of Seder participants ever! Through its 12 independent branches, Chabad of South Dade will host 1800 at 15 Public Seders. Additionally, over 2000 pounds of Hand-Made Shmura Matzha has been distributed to those making Seders at home, reaching an additional 2000 families!
Chabad’s community Seders are part of a global Passover campaign that began in 1954, when the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of blessed memory, considered the most influential rabbi in modern history, launched the Shmurah Matzah initiative as part of an effort to create awareness and promote observance of the holiday. An estimated four million hand-baked Shmurah Matzahs will be distributed by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement this year. This year brings added significance as the world marks 50 years since, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, launched the worldwide Tefillin campaign, a historic undertaking that took Jewish observance to the streets.
All are welcome to join the community seder, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background.
Information and reservations can be made online by clicking here.
Event Recap:
What: Community Pesach (Passover) Seders
Where: 10 Locations from Midtown Miami to Cutler Bay
When: Friday and Saturday Nights – March 30th & 31st
Cost: Cost and times vary by location please visit individual branch for details –
No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay.
What is the holiday of Passover?
The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated this year from sundown on Friday March 30th until after nightfall on Saturday April 7th at nightfall.
About the Sponsoring Organization
The 14 independent branches of Chabad in South Dade, offer Jewish education, outreach and social service programming for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations.
Branches:
- Chabad of the Grove
- Chabad of Key Biscayne
- Chabad of Downtown Coral Gables
- Chabad of Calle Ocho and Shenandoah
- Chabad of Midtown
- Chabad of Downtown & Brickell + The Rok Shul
- Chabad of Kendall and Pinecrest
- Chabad of West Kendall
- Chabad at the Civic Center/Jackson Memorial Hospitals
- Chabad of Cutler Bay
- Chabad of Palmetto Bay
- Chabad of Florida International University, Westchester and Sweetwater
- Chabad of the Gables
- Chabad at University of Miami
For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Fellig at 305.206.4013 or click here to visit Chabad’s website.
