Center, Rabbi Schenur Scheiman of Des Plaines, who operates Camp Gan Israel of Northbrook, oversees a rolling pin task at the Model Matzah Bakery, a family matzah bake by Chabad of Northbrook at Mariano’s in Northbrook on April 15, 2024. The eight-day festival of Passover begins at sundown on Monday, April 22, and ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30 for observers of the Jewish faith.
The 4 p.m. event brought generations together for a hands-on experience highlighting Passover history and matzah’s significance. Center, top, Rabbi Schenur Scheiman of Des Plaines, who operates Camp Gan Israel of Northbrook, oversees a rolling pin task at the Model Matzah Bakery, a family matzah bake by Chabad of Northbrook at Mariano’s in Northbrook on April 15, 2024.
Top, flush left, Rabbi Meir Moscowitz, senior rabbi of Chabad of Northbrook and regional director of Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois, oversees matzah preparation at the Model Matzah Bakery, a family matzah bake by Chabad of Northbrook at Mariano’s in Northbrook on April 15, 2024. Shmurah matzah portions are kneaded and formed by hand mainly in a round shape. Chabad of Northbrook took orders.“I really appreciate having something like this,” said Mendy Zimmerman of Skokie, the parent of Elan Zimmerman, 4.
Of knowing where your food comes from and how baking science applies to breadmaking, “You understand why when they were leaving Egypt, they had to be fast and quick and why they didn’t have time to bake real bread,” Friedman said.