Chabad’s 25th Pesach here loaded with options

By Jewish Review

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In honor of its 25th year of hosting seders in Portland, Chabad of Oregon is hosting five seders—two on the west side, one on the east side, one in Clark County and one for college students—as well as offering various options on preparing for Passover.

Enjoy an in-depth Hebrew/English Passover seder with plenty of tradition, translation and an abundance of entertaining commentary, reads Chabad’s invitation to the events. The seder includes a delicious dinner with all the traditional foods.

“All the seders are open to the public and no affiliation or knowledge is necessary,” said Rabbi Chayim Mishulovin, of Chabad of Oregon. “Most attendees are beginners. We use an English/ Hebrew Hagaddah so everyone should feel comfortable.”

For details on Chabad seders, see the seder listings on the next page.

Chabad also wants to help people prepare for Passover.

For children, the newest issue of Portland Kids is now available from Chabad. Full of colorful cartoons, games and stories drawing on pop culture, the magazine provides plenty of entertainment sprinkled with information. For a copy of the magazine, call Camp Gan Israel at 503-246-5437.

The Model Matzah Bakery heads to area religious schools as part of the Living Legacy series of hands-on programs for the holidays. Students have the opportunity to make their own matzah by hand at the bakery.

For adults, Chabad has two classes. The first class on seder essentials was April 8, but there’s still time to sign up for “From Bondage to Freedom in 15 Steps: A walk through the seder night’s journey.” There is no cost for the class, but registration is required at ChabadOregon.com.

Developed by local Jewish Learning Institute director Rabbi Motti Wilhelm, the courses are being offered worldwide under the JLI umbrella.

Chabad also has seder supplies including handmade shmura matzah from Israel available in its “Everything Jewish” store (6684 SW Capitol Hwy.).

“Matzah needs to be made with intention of doing the mitzvah,” said Mishulovin. “Therefore it needs to be made by hand, not by machines which don’t have minds—they may one day, but not yet.”