Chabad of Sussex County to open its doors for Passover seders

Sparta - Chabad of Sussex County invites residents to attend its third annual public Passover seders at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 13, at the new Chabad Synagogue, 191 Woodport Rd., Suite 208C, in Sparta. The first- and second-night seders will be replete with the Mah Nishtana (Four Questions), traditional hand-made matzah, four cups of wine, lively dialogue, and a kosher-for-Passover meal. Fee for each seder will be $30 per adult and $18 per child, or $100 per family. Fees for both nights are $40 per adult, $27 a child and $135 a family. “This seder is an opportune time to bring unity to the community, and to get together and enjoy each other’s company,” said Rabbi Shmuel Lewis. “It’s the seder that has kept families together for thousands of years.” Passover teaches, inspires, empowers and challenges us to leave “Egypt” each day, from our self imposed “slavery,” explained Lewis. “It illuminates how to subdue the ‘Pharaoh’ within, i.e., the impulse to live a life that does not conform to who we truly are.“ “This is an exciting opportunity to meet new people, share and enjoy great food,” added Toby Lewis, seder coordinator. “The seder meals will be interactive, warm, vibrant and interspersed with lively discussion through group participation as well as individual involvement.” Limited space is available. For information or reservations, call 973 726-9111 or send e-mail to chabad@jewishsussexcounty.com.