Area Jewish organizations prepare to celebrate Passover

Jewish community celebrating Passover with added grief

ST. LOUIS - At sundown, Jewish communities all over the world are celebrating the Passover holiday, which is meant to be a joyous time celebrating freedom. "Passover is typically a time of much joy as we celebrate our freedom, but this year, it just doesn't feel the same," Rabbi Brad Horwitz said. "Given the situation with so many of our people in the Jewish community who are held hostage in Gaza. Over 129 people and families are not feeling ve…

Area Jewish organizations prepare to celebrate Passover

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Passover begins Monday at sundown and many will gather for the first night of the holiday.Passover is a celebration of freedom, and it’s one of the most celebrated holidays on the Hebrew calendar.Families get together to share a meal and celebrate Jewish liberation from slavery in Egypt.Chabad of Burlington was setting their tables earlier Monday for the Seder meal that begins at sunset.Local Jewish leaders say while the…

New Yorkers prepare for Passover celebrations

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Jews in New York and around the world are getting ready to celebrate Passover. The holiday starts Monday at sundown with the traditional Passover Seder. Passover commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt, and their resettlement in Canaan, later known as "the land of Israel." PIX11 Holiday Coverage Passover takes on a special significance this year with the war in Gaza and heightened tensions with I…

THE TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS DIVISION, LED BY THE LOGISTICS CORPS AND THE MILITARY SUPPLY CENTER (HAMRA), WAS ENGAGED IN DELIVERING VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS FOR HOLIDAY MEALS TO IDF BASES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND TO FIGHTERS IN THE GAZA STRIP. The kitchen managers in all units are dedicated to preparing menus rich and tailored to the needs of the soldiers, taking into account the different populations. DURING THE MANEUVER THE TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTI…