Merrick kids to celebrate Passover early with hands-on model matzah factory

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Dozens of local children will participate in a hands-on pre-Passover experience, as a Model Matzah Factory is set up for them in Merrick. The children will re-enact the process of manufacturing Matzah, from grinding the flour to kneading the dough, to baking the Matzahs on a stone oven, all within 18 minutes, the time limit in which Matzah must be made.


Chabad Center for Jewish Life will facilitate the interactive program. The event is costs $8 per child ($5 for Jewish ELC and Hebrew Tutoring students) and is open to the general public but reservation is required. You can RSVP by contacting Adina at 516-833-3057 or at Programs@ChabadJewishLife.org, or online at ChabadJewishLife.org.


It is critical to note that the Matzah produced at the Model Matzah Factory are not to be used on Passover, actual Passover Matzah needs to be manufactured in a highly controlled environment to ensure that it does not become leavened. Hand-made Matzah for Passover is available for purchase.


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The Model Matzah Factory will be held on March 26 at 4 p.m. at Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 2174 Hewlett Avenue Suite 101, Merrick.