Rochester, NY — The Model Matzah Bakery opens on Wednesday for the 25th consecutive year at the Jewish Community Center.
The program, sponsored by the Chabad Lubavitch organization, has had thousands of visitors over the years and has received the Elmer Louis Award from the Jewish Community Federation. The bakery offers people a look at why matzah has become the food associated most with Passover, which begins April 2.
Pictures in the Extended Article!
Model Matzah Bakery Celebrates 25th Year
Rochester, NY — The Model Matzah Bakery opens on Wednesday for the 25th consecutive year at the Jewish Community Center.
The program, sponsored by the Chabad Lubavitch organization, has had thousands of visitors over the years and has received the Elmer Louis Award from the Jewish Community Federation. The bakery offers people a look at why matzah has become the food associated most with Passover, which begins April 2.
Pictures in the Extended Article!
At the bakery, participants have an opportunity to learn and to bake their own matzah.
“This is a hands-on experience that provides a real thrill and a great education,” said Rabbi Nechemia Vogel, director of Chabad Lubavitch. “Both adults and children participate.”
The Model Matzah Bakery is free and open to the public from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 4 to 5 p.m. Monday. Other times have been reserved for schools and other groups.
The Model Matzah Bakery is funded in part by a grant from Tops Markets Inc. For more information about the bakery, call the Chabad Center For Jewish Enrichment at (585) 271-0330.
The following is some pictures from last year.
Bocher
very nice
Gershon Wachtel
Nice to see you make the “headlines”, Nechemia! Keep up the good work.
Some1-s got to care for NY Drivers
They got a nice chabad ceter up in rochester. They seem really dedicated in what they do.