Sunday afternoon Bronx House hosted a well attended model Passover Seder by Rabbi Moshe Fuchs of the Sons of Israel Synagogue. Those in attendance shared in the Jewish tradition of eating Matzoh, the unleavened bread to signify the haste the Jewish people had during their exodus. The various different foods from bitter herbs, matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, pickles, and main course along with grape juice to represent the wine.
In attendance were State Senator Gustavo Rivera who donned a Yarmulke and Councilwoman Shirley Aldebol. Bronx House COO Yamine Brown said it is events such as this that highlight the importance of keeping traditions alive while bringing people together in such a special way. Bronx House is located at 990 Pelham Parkway South with programs for children up to senior citizens.
Councilwoman Shirley Aldebol reads from the Haggadah the English translation to a passage Rabbi Fuchs said in Hebrew.


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