The Charlotte Jewish News- March 2026- Page 18
Passover Experience at Chabbad
By Rabbi Yossi Groner
Passover is the festival of liberation, yet its rituals and rules can be quite cumbersome.
That is why it’ s so beneficial to join with Chabad to learn the details, gain support, and join in the excitement and delights of this special holiday.
Passover comes early this year; the first night is on Wednesday, April 1, when we conduct the first Seder. Chabad of Charlotte will hold a public Seder on Wednesday evening, open to the entire Jewish community.
The Seder at Chabad is geared toward both beginners and the experienced alike. The Seder
will feature a gourmet kosher Passover dinner prepared by Kosher Charlotte and will include a variety of activities to keep participants engaged and inspired.
Matzah is called“ the bread of faith.” It represents humility, freedom, and trust in G-d. Shmurah Matzah takes that symbolism a step further. The word Shmurah means“ guarded.” From the moment the wheat is harvested, it is carefully watched to ensure it never comes into contact with moisture, which could cause fermentation. This vigilance continues through every step of the process, all the way until the matzah is baked by hand in under eighteen minutes.
We extend our best wishes for a happy and meaningful Passover to our entire community.
Shmurah matzah will be available for purchase at Chabad of Charlotte for $ 34 per box. Forms for the chametz sale will be available online and emailed to subscribers. Visit www. chabadnc. org for details.
Chabad will offer two preparatory classes for the Passover holiday. These sessions are chock-full of relevant information on how to prepare for Passover and how to conduct a Seder. The two sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 17, and 24 at 8 p. m. These classes will also be available on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
A Siyum on a Talmudic tractate will be held on Wednesday, April 1, at 7:30 a. m. after the morning service. This will allow the firstborn to break their fast. One may eat chametz until 11:20 a. m. We burn our chametz by 12:23 p. m. Services will be held at Chabad on the first two days of Passover, with evening services at 7:30 p. m. and morning services at 10 a. m.
Chabad of Charlotte exists to ensure the Jewish future of our community. Through authentic and loving educational and outreach programs, Chabad aims to touch and inspire every Jew in the Charlotte Metro Region. For more information, please visit www. chabadnc. org.
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