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Thursday 28 March 2013

Hasidic Orthodox Jewish Families Burn Bread in Monsey


MONSEY - A Passover ritual took place in Monsey today.

Hundreds of Hasidic and Orthodox families tossed bags of bread into a Dumpster to burn in a ceremony.

During Passover, leavened bread is not eaten to remember the ancient Jews' escape from slavery in Egypt when they didn't have time to let their bread rise before fleeing.

Monsey firefighters were at the ready to keep the flames under control.



THE BRONX - Jews across the Bronx are preparing for Passover with the traditional disposal of chamezt, or leavened food.

 

 Community Board 8, along with the Department of Sanitation, set up a Dumpster and fire pit in Riverdale to aid in the throwing away or burning of bread.

During Passover, those who follow the faith do not eat any kind of leavened foods.


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