Chabad of Brandon Plans Community Seders

News Report

Jewish members of the greater Brandon community are invited to participate in Chabad of Brandon's community Seders to be held on Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 7 at 7:15 p.m. at 3005 Waylon Ln., Valrico.

Rabbi Mendel Rubashkin of the Chabad of Brandon will facilitate the inter-generational program.

"Whether one is a Seder veteran with answers to all four questions or a curious explorer with 40 questions of their own, our Seder offers a stimulating and satisfying experience," said Rabbi Rubashkin.

The Seders will feature hand-baked Shmurah Matzah, four cups of fine Kosher wine, along with a sound explanation in English of what’s happening at each stage sprinkled with Kabbalistic insight. In addition, there will be a full dinner, traditional songs and the Four Questions.

The Seders cost $36 per person; $100 per family and must be reserved in advance by visiting www.ChabadBrandon.org/seder or calling 813-657-9393. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. No membership or affiliation is required.

The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated this year from sundown on Friday, April 6 until after nightfall on Saturday, April 14. Passover commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt and will be celebrated with festive Seder dinners on April 6 and 7. 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 www.ChabadBrandon.org/Passover.