Pesach in the Russian Federation is Celebrated with A Record Number of Jews
From all the cities and districts in Russia, on the eve of Passover, information arrived on the completion of the extensive preparations, allowing hundreds of thousands of Russian Jews to celebrate the holiday with all necessities.
The “Kimcha DePischa” project, which takes place every year at the Shaarei Zedek Jewish Charity Center in the center of Moscow, got a big boost this year, and under the supervision of the chief rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar Shalita, who personally came to supervise and see the distribution – more families were added, and many high-quality products, when everything was organized In a respectful manner to the givers, and especially to the receivers, who left the place with all the food items.
In the main synagogue “Marina Roscha”, several public Passover services were held, and at the same time in all the Chabad houses and the many institutions in all the neighborhoods of the Russian capital, in which everyone was together, with joy, and with security that was especially increased this year.
On the eve of Passover, a short time before the sale of the chametz of the Russian Jews by the Rabbi of Russia, the annual greeting letter written by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to all the Jews of Russia arrived at his office.
To the Jews of Russia! I congratulate all Russian Jews on the occasion of Passover. This holiday, ancient and especially respected by all believers of the Jewish religion, reminds us of an important turning point in the history of the nation of Israel – the release from the slavery that lasted for hundreds years, and the journey to the long way to freedom. The holiday also symbolizes the victory of justice, the victory of goodness. I must note with satisfaction A great desire, because the Jewish community in Russia makes a significant contribution to the introduction of multi-discourse between members of different nations and religions in our country, takes an active part in the education of the younger generation, in projects of education, of compassion and of charity and kindness. It also takes care to preserve the spiritual values, The values of the family, which should not be undermined. This activity is great and highly appreciated. I wish you success and all the best – Vladimir Putin.
