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Have you ever heard of a nine-day Pesach? This year, it seems we will have one—and it might actually be a blessing. Since Erev Pesach falls on Shabbos, for all intents and purposes, we’ll be eating kosher for Pesach meals earlier than usual.
For some, being ready for Yom Tov a day in advance might add extra stress. But in reality, this Shabbos offers us a unique gift—a moment of breathing room between the whirlwind of cleaning and cooking, preparation or travel, and the actual Yom Tov. It allows us to enter Pesach with a sense of calm and presence.
Once the Seder begins, we have the opportunity to be fully engaged— with ourselves, our families, and the deeper meaning of the night. In our Chinuch Matters section, educator Mushka Gopin shares valuable tips on how to create a meaningful and engaging Seder experience for young children.
To connect with the Seders of our Rebbes, explore five special items preserved and used in their Seders, courtesy of the Central Chabad Library. Our monthly story recounts the moving tale of a lonely Israeli man stranded in Mumbai, India—and the knock that came from Heaven.
Pesach is a time rich with customs, and Lubavitcher families have beautiful minhagim and chumros that make the Yom Tov even more special. We spoke with Rabbi Moshe Kesselman of Los Angeles and Rabbi Levi Kaplan of Crown Heights about key Pesach practices of which to be mindful.
On a different note, we sat down with Naftali Horowitz of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management to hear his advice for young professionals starting their financial journey—and why bitachon (trust in Hashem) is the best form of stress relief in an unpredictable world.
Speaking of stress, our humor columnist reminds us that we are living in a golden age of Pesach products—and not just the edible ones! But if you’re looking for delicious Pesach recipes, check out our Kosher Spread section for homemade staples that will elevate your Yom Tov meals.
Whether you’re hosting or being hosted, this issue is packed with inspiration and insight to enhance your Pesach. We hope you enjoy the read and wish you a happy, kosher, and truly meaningful Pesach!
Mica Soffer
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