MID-HUDSON – Passover, also called Pesach that begins at sundown today, celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, got an early start in Carmel when Putnam Chabad conducted the Great Matzah Bake-Off, an event where families experienced the holiday of Passover in a unique way.
Upon entering Chabad’s temple, guests visited a “Matzah Mill’ where they threshed, winnowed and ground their own flour to make the traditional unleavened bread.
From there, teams competed head-to-head in a competition to make the perfect matzah that was thin, crispy, and the right shape.
Rabbi Avi Korer noted that “Passover is about more than just our exodus from Egypt—it’s about the strength and resilience of the Jewish people. Matzah is the bread of faith, reminding us that when we stand united, we can overcome any challenge. Through this event, we aimed to empower our children to embrace their Jewish identity and feel proud of the incredible journey of our people.”
Rabbi Korer is also hosting a Passover Seder, the traditional holiday meal filled with tradition, where according to the spiritual leader, “Jews will relive the exodus from Egypt while discovering the eternal meaning of the Haggadah and enjoying handmade matzoh.”
Rabbi Korer added the celebration will allow guests to “experience the liberation and the freedom of Passover while discovering the seder’s relevance to our lives today.”
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