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The Seders are behind us, but we still have much of Passover to celebrate. The final days (seventh and eighth) of Passover begin this evening at sunset.

The Seventh Day of Passover, referred to as "Shvii Shel Pesach," is the anniversary of the splitting of the sea, which took place a week after the Jews left Egypt. While the plagues and miracles in Egypt were the first step in the Jewish people's liberation, it was not until they crossed the sea and witnessed the Hand of G-d in the most spectacular fashion that they truly appreciated their freedom.

And on the last day of Passover, "Acharon Shel Pesach," we pray and hope for the final redemption with the coming of Moshiach, which will be the ultimate conclusion to the story of the Exodus. There is the customary 'Moshiach's Meal', which is held on this day, a tradition that was instituted over 250 years ago by the Baal Shem Tov.

Please remember that Yizkor is customarily recited in the synagogue on the final day of Passover (April 16). This year it is to be recited at home (see more info below).

THANKS TO YOU, the Seders To Go Kits and Meals were a great success and we are proud to report that we distributed over 400 Kits and over 700 meals for the Seders alone and 300 Meals during the intermediate days. We are continuing to assist so many during this time of crisis.

Please see below some of the appreciation and feedback we are receiving, on behalf of the students and all of those we serve. THANK YOU to all of our many friends, alumni, parents and community that have already joined with us to provide Passover Seders, meals and essentials to the students and community. May Hashem bless you with abundance, physically and spiritually.

We are still significantly behind in covering our expenses; if you are in a position to assist, please partner with us and donate today. Your gift is a great Mitzvah and will help raise the remaining funds needed to cover the costs for Passover and spring semester.

Make a secure donation NOW at: www.PassoverUF.com
Checks can be mailed to the Center: 2021 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603.

We hope and pray that very soon we will merit to the coming of Moshiach, when our entire world will know no more pain and suffering.

Wishing you a happy and safe last days of Passover!

Rabbi Berl & Chanie Goldman
Directors

P.S .If you made a Passover donation, we thank you so much! If you have not donated and are in a position to give, please send your gift NOW securely online at   www.PassoverUF.com .   Your gift is 100% tax-deductible.

Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Center of Gainesville, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation and federally approved 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

FINAL DAYS OF PASSOVER
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
Light Holiday Candles at 7:38 pm
 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
Light Holiday Candles at 8:33 pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Passover Ends at 8:34 pm 
Please enjoy a few special videos and articles:

TV Passover Report: WCJB TV Passover - CLICK HERE


Alligator News Article: Alligator News Passover - CLICK HERE


WUFT Passover Podcast: Passover Amidst COVID-19 - CLICK HERE


Alligator Bar Mitzvah COVID-19: Gainesville Online Bar Mitzvah - CLICK HERE


Jewish Gator Matzah Chomp:  MATZAH CHOMP :) - CLICK HERE


Jewish Gator Seder:  GATOR SEDER :) - CLICK HERE

Yizkor, a special memorial prayer for the departed loved ones, is recited in the synagogue four times a year, following the Torah reading on the last day of Passover, on the second day of Shavuot, on Shemini Atzeret and on Yom Kippur. Yizkor for this Passover should be recited on Thursday, April 16th.
 
Although Yizkor is usually recited at the Synagogue, however, due to the coronavirus, Yizkor can be recited at home.
 
Yizkor, in Hebrew, means "Remember." It is not only the first word of the prayer, it also represents its overall theme. In this prayer, we implore G‑d to remember the souls of our relatives and friends that have passed on.
 
When we recite Yizkor, we renew and strengthen the connection between us and our loved one, bringing merit to the departed souls, elevating them in their celestial homes.
 
The main component of Yizkor is our private pledge to give charity following the holiday in honor of the deceased. By giving charity we are performing a positive physical deed in this world, something that the departed can no longer do.
 
The soul gains additional merit if the memory of its good deeds spur their loved ones to improve their ways.

To honor your loved ones for Yizkor and donate towards the Chabad UF educational programs and services CLICK HERE .
For a father (and all males) say:
May G d remember the soul of my father, my teacher (mention his Hebrew name and that of his mother) who has gone to his [supernal] world, because I will — without obligating myself with a vow — donate charity for his sake. In this merit, may his soul be bound up in the bond of life with the souls of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, and with the other righteous men and women who are in Gan Eden; and let us say, Amen.
For a mother (and all females) say:
May G d remember the soul of my mother, my teacher (mention her Hebrew name and that of her mother) who has gone to her [supernal] world, because I will - without obligating myself with a vow - donate charity for her sake. In this merit, may her soul be bound up in the bond of life with the souls of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, and with the other righteous men and women who are in Gan Eden; and let us say, Amen.
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