B”H the response to the Pesach meal program means that more than 170 people will have food for the Seder and the first three days of Yom Tov = 1,020 MEALS!!!
The cost to “host” each guest for the first 3 days of Pesach is just $200.
Please go to www.chabadofla.com/donate to sponsor as many guests as you can!
All donations are appreciated for this very special opportunity.
Click Here to read the 'Chabad Chodesh'
and learn all the laws and customs.
Tuesday Night, Nissan 13/April 7
Bedikas Chometz
Wednesday, Nissan 14/April 8
Fast of the Firstborn
Thursday, Nissan 15/April 9
Pesach Day One
Friday, Nissan 16/April 10
Pesach Day Two
Shabbos Chol Hamoed
Nissan 17/April 11
There are many singles and couples (many of whom are elderly) that in past years are guests in our home for meals throughout Pesach. This year that method of hachnosas orchim is unfortunately not available.
Instead, the shul will be arranging full catered meals for any single or couple that is alone this Pesach and wants to take advantage of this opportunity. If you fit this criteria, or if you know someone that does, please immediately send us an email with your name, address and phone number so that we can arrange these meals.
Please note that (1) Seder plates will be included, (2) wine and Matzah will not be included, (3) this program is for singles or couples without children.
Sunday: 10:00 am
Tehillim gathering on zoom for all those who need a refua. http://us04web.zoom.us/j/4352634589
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Performing our Part in the Redemption
By Rabbi Shimon Raichik
The Jewish people left Mitzrayim in the springtime, in Chodesh Aviv; therefore we celebrate Pesach in Chodesh Aviv. For this purpose our calendar has leap years to assure that Pesach always falls during the springtime. It was a great kindness from Hashem to take us out at a time that was neither too hot nor too cold. Springtime, Chodesh Aviv also teaches us a lesson on a deeper level. The Jewish people suffered in Mitzrayim for 210 years under the superpower of the time. Surrounded on all sides by an army of chariots and riders, no one escaped their power. Aside from their great wealth they were academically and culturally dominant. They had a distinct worldview and philosophy. Through their use of irrigation they converted a land without rain into a thriving and abundant agriculture and economy, as the verse says; “K’Gan Hashem, k’Eretz Mitzrayim, Like a garden of Hashem like the land of Mitzrayim”.
Their philosophy and approach was founded on revolved around their perception of nature. Their goal was to exploit nature to it’s utmost to create completeness through might. The exploitation of natural cause and using it for whatever they desired was the cause of our enslavement. They forgot about Hashem the One who causes nature to work and for all things to blossom. This is represented in the spring when we see the rebirth of nature. In the midst of all this Hashem commanded the Jewish People to take a lamb, the idol of Mitzrayim and slaughter it in public! The time of our redemption had arrived and Moshe Rabbenu informed the people that after 210 years of slavery Hashem wanted to redeem them. Many were in a state of despair. They felt completely dominated and were convinced that there was no way to escape. Nevertheless, against all odds, Moshe Rabbenu strengthened them to believe that they would indeed be redeemed, but in order to get out they had to do something, they had perform a part in the redemption. “Mishchu u’kchu lachem tzon”; Pull away from idolatry, come to yourself (literally: get a hold of yourself) and take a lamb and slaughter it for Hashem (a mitzvah). It’s not enough to do this in your heart or in your house; it must be provocative, in broad daylight in front of everyone. Then, promised Moshe Rabbenu that not only would we be redeemed but also Pharaoh himself would send us out.
Pesach represents the unity and the inter-inclusion of the supernatural and the natural. Both are one expression of the one and only Hashem. Our relation with Hashem in both aspects is reflected in the culmination of the exodus on Har Sinai with the two commandments of Anochi and Lo’Yehye Lecha: that Hashem is the one and only power, there is no other and we serve Him in all aspects.
Nowadays we also live in an updated version of Mitzrayim, a culture whose philosophy are theories based solely on nature. Many proclaim in the name of science to have all the answers and to have the ability to have control nature and exploit it to fit whatever desire dictates. They claim to know how to define all things and condone all types of behavior. Just as Mitzrayim passed, this too this shall pass. It’s is a great thing to use the natural world for the sake of humanity. It should not and does not come at the expense of realizing that nature itself is a gift from Hashem. Once again the Jew is caught in the cross hairs and some people despair of a way out of today’s culture’s eventual total domination over our destiny and our purpose. This is the lesson of the springtime and of Pesach. The time of our redemption has arrived. We need to do our part. It’s time to pull our hands away from the idolatry, of today’s superpower its culture, its philosophy and its idolization of nature. It’s time to get a hold of ourselves. Instead we offer it as a sacrifice, a part of our service of Hashem by acknowledging Hashem’s power in everything this spring, by doing the mitzvos of Pesach and enjoying the Seder together.
By celebrating Pesach this year, together with our families, men women and children may we merit to celebrate Pesach together with Moshiach.
A Good Shabbos; A Kosher and Freilichin Pesach!
(Adapted from the Rebbe’s Letter; 11 Nissan 5725-1965)
The new issue of the "Chabad Chodesh"
is now available online by clicking here
During this challenging time, it is not always possible to Toivel Keilim, due to the restrictions that are currently in effect. Many people are making Pesach for the first time and are purchasing new Keilim, making it even more challenging.
With this in mind, the Montreal Vaad Haeir set up a system of Mechiras Keilim (selling the utensils, pots, pans, cooking and other appliances, etc.), similar to the sale of Chametz, by selling it to a gentile. This would work with the intention that it is only for a short period of time, 30 days. During this time, one may use these items, which are borrowed from the Non-Jew. However, after 30 days, these are then returned to the original ownership of the person that purchased them, and must then be toiveled
The link for the for is www.mk.ca/mechiras-keilim-form/
Please note:
Due to the present circumstance and in the best interest for everyone's safety, this year the selling of chametz will be performed online.
While it is preferable to make this transaction in person, nevertheless due to the situation we are relying on an online mechira. In today's modern world these transactions are considered a valid and reliable form of acquisition.
To sell your chametz please go to
www.chabadofla.com/sale
Please note:
In order to help those who will need to make a siyum this year erev pesach, Rabbi Raichik will be giving a shiur in Mesaches Tomid at 5 pm today
Also
TONIGHT!! 8 pm will be a Shiur in practical laws of pesach PART 3
With Rabbis Raichik & Nathanson
To join please click here: us04web.zoom.us/j/4352634589
