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 North Idaho’s Jewish community, Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho is organizing a community Passover Seder to be held on Monday night, April 10 at 7 p.m.

The Seder, which will be run by Rabbis Sholom Dubov and Mendy Plotkin, takes 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 a delectable dinner of traditional cuisine 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 Mendel Lifshitz, director of the Chabad Jewish Center in Boise, the movement’s regional headquarters. “Passover is about our own personal liberation – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Passover inspires us to break free from our own limitations and complacency, restraining us from reaching new heights. At Passover, we become free in our lives, relationships and connection with G-d. We are delighted to offer this – once again – to Jewish residents of North Idaho.”

All are welcome to join the community Seder, Space is limited. Reservations can be made by contacting the visiting rabbis, Sholom Dubov and Mendy Plotkin, at Rovingrabbis@jewishidaho.com

“We are delighted to return to North Idaho for Pesach!” says Rabbi Dubov. Interacting with the community and learning from each other was a rewarding experience, which we look forward to once again.”

The eight-day festival of Pesach (Passover in English) is celebrated this year from sundown on Monday night, April 10, until after nightfall on Tuesday, April 18. Passover commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt and will be celebrated with a festive “Seder” dinner on April 10. 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 www.jewishidaho.com/Passover.

Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho, based in Boise, offers Jewish education, outreach and social service programming for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations throughout the state of Idaho.

Information: Chabad Jewish Center at 208-853-9200 or online at jewishidaho.com