Traveling Model Matzah Bakery stopping in Lakeville, New Milford, Southbury

The Jewish holiday of Passover is approaching and Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut is hosting its 21st annual traveling Model Matzah Bakery, Passover celebrates the liberation of the Jews from bondage in Egypt over 3312 years ago. Matzah is the special unleavened bread that Jews eat on Passover to commemorate the hasty departure from Egypt when there was no time to bake regular leavened bread. (full schedule below). Some eat Matzah out of habit but lack the knowledge of how it is made or the extreme care that is necessary. The bakery (modeled on an authentic Shmurah — handmade — Matzah Bakery) offers a firsthand exposure to the ins and outs of a Matzah — “No oil? Only flour and water? Why?”. Participants have an opportunity to bake their own Matzah and witness the entire process. The uniqueness of this project is that the entire family can learn together and have fun at the same time. It makes the traditional Mitzvah (precept) of Matzah fresh and exciting for Jews of all ages and backgrounds.

“This is a hands on experience that provides a real thrill and a great education. Both adults and children participate and it is difficult to tell who is having more fun. For them the Matzah at the Seder table will never be the same,” said Rabbi Joseph I. Eisenbach , Director of Chabad Lubavitch, in a written statement. “Bring your family and friends and you’ll be rolling in dough.”

he cost is $5 per baker. Each attendee will receive his/her own baker’s hat and authentic hand made Shmurah Matzah, made in the Holy Land, for the seder. To register, visit chabadNW.org/Bakery or by calling 800-297-6864

The traveling Model Matzah Baker schedule: Sunday, April 2, 9:30 a.m., Indian Mountain School , 211 Indian Mountain Road, Lakeville; Monday, April 3, 6 p.m., Canterbury School , 101 Aspetuck Avenue, New Milford; Tuesday, April 4, 4 p.m., Southbury Public Library , 100 Poverty Road, Southbury.