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 Northwest Connecticut community, Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut is inviting all residents to participate in community Seders to be held on Friday night, April 3, and again on Saturday night, April 4.
All are welcome to join the community Seder, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background. Reservations can be made online at www.chabadNW.org/seder.
Chabad will host Passover Seders Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at The Litchfield Inn at 432 Bantam Road in Litchfield. The cost is $49 for adults, $36 for seniors, $25 for children and $125 for a family.
The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated this year from sundown on Friday night, April 3, until after nightfall on Tuesday, April 11, 2015. Passover commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt and is celebrated with festive Seder dinners. Other holiday observances include restricting the consumption of leavened products such as bread and pasta and instead eating unleavened matzah. Additional information about the Passover holiday is available at www.chabadNW.org/Passover.
The Seders take participants through the wondrous liberation of Jewish 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 a delectable catered dinner paired with a variety of fine imported wines and handmade round “Shmurah”‘ Matzah from Israel.
“Passover is not simply a celebration of the historic liberation of an ancient people,” said Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach, co-director of Chabad Lubavitch. “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.”
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT offers Jewish education, outreach and social service programming for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations. For more information, call 860-567-3609 or email info@chabadNW.org
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