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PASSOVER
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especially as it pertains to the
ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Held every year around
the Rebbe’s birthday, Mitzvah
Tanks also aim to introduce
the Passover spirit to the
Jewish community by handing
out authentic and handmade
Passover matzah known as
“shmurah matzah” to use at the
Passover seder.
“When these boys go out
with the music and the spirit
just before Pesach, the Jews
become connected and it’s really
beautiful,
” Shemtov describes.
BRINGING CHEER
TO THE COMMUNITY
During Metro Detroit’s
Mitzvah Tank Parade, Chabad
emissaries and students from
five continents and 20 coun-
tries, including Brazil and
South Korea, participated in
the day-long festivities.
Following the split to their
individual locations, Mitzvah
Tanks stopped at schools like
Frankel Jewish Academy. They
also visited the elderly and
homebound. “
At the senior
citizen homes, many of the
residents came outside, even
though it was rainy,” Shemtov
says. “They wanted to be a
part [of the event]. It was real-
ly very special.”
After the first appearance
of Mitzvah Tanks in Metro
Detroit, Shemtov says the calls
are already coming in to make
the event an annual one.
“It sounds like something
worthwhile to do more often
than not,” Shemtov says.
“Once you do something
good, there’s always the recog-
nition that it doesn’t only have
to be on special anniversaries.
We can try to do different
activities like this at other
times as well.”
Those still in need of
Passover essentials can contact
The Shul to pick up a packet
before the holiday.
Rabbi Shemtov and some of the Friday Boys
for details and links.
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