B"H
Dear Friend,
Did you receive a Matzah delivery from us?
Pesach is here.
It’s time to set the table, open the Haggadah, and write another chapter of the story that’s been happening for over 3,000 years. A story of survival, of faith, of miracles. And right at the center of it all? Matzah.
Not just any Matzah—Shmurah Matzah for the Seder.
This isn’t your average cracker. This is Matzah the way it was meant to be—watched over from the moment the wheat was harvested, guarded with care to ensure it remains in its purest form, untainted by outside elements. It’s baked fast, just as our ancestors baked it when they rushed out of Egypt. It’s not just food—it’s a symbol. A connection. A declaration.
Matzah is called lechem oni—the bread of affliction. But it’s also the bread of faith. And there’s something about it that’s easy to overlook: it’s flat. Unlike bread, which rises and puffs up, Matzah is humble. It reminds us to make room—for others, for gratitude, for G‑d.
And that’s what Pesach is all about.
We begin the Seder by opening our doors and inviting people in. Kol dichfin yeisei v’yeichol—“Let all who are hungry come and eat.” Because this holiday isn’t just about what happened then; it’s about what we do now. It’s about recognizing that we’re not just individuals; we’re a People. We share a history, a future, a mission. And when we share Matzah, we’re not just sharing food—we’re sharing that truth.
And this year, as you sit at your Seder table, breaking the Matzah and taking that first bite, know this:
My family will be doing the same thing. Families in our community, across the country, and all over the world will be doing the same thing. Millions of Jews, in different places and different circumstances, all united in this one moment.
Because eating Matzah on the first night of Pesach isn’t just a biblical Mitzvah at the center of the Passover celebration—it’s an act of unity. For this reason, our area Chabad centers have committed to making sure that every Jew in southern Ohio receives a complimentary Seder Matzah.
So, on Wednesday night, April 1, after 8:42 PM, when Pesach begins, eat this special Seder Matzah mindfully. Feel the crunch. Taste the simplicity. And remember—you’re not alone. You are part of something bigger.
With this bite and with humility, we reaffirm our connection to G‑d, to each other, and to the future we are building together.
May this Pesach bring you joy, meaning, and a deep sense of connection—to G‑d, to our people, and to the story that continues with us.
On behalf of our team at the Jewish Discovery Center, including Rebbetzin Rochel, Rabbi Mendel, and Goldy, I share this Shmurah Matzah and wish you a Kosher and Joyous Pesach,
JEWISH DISCOVERY CENTER
Rabbi Yosef Y Kalmanson
PS know someone who doesn't have Matzah? Know someone who doesn't have a Seder to attend? Please email me right away, and I'll be sure s/he gets what is needed!
