THIS weekend is one of the most significant in the Jewish calendar. The Passover is cele-brated. marking the Jews' flight to freedom from slavery in Egypt about 3000 years ago. The Border's Jewish community will be mark-ing the anniversary with help and guidance from two visiting Jewish scholars from Brooklyn. New York. Mr Israel Zavdi and Mr David Losh are six months into a year of study in Melbourne that will lead them to be rabbis. Mr Zavdi said a venue had been booked for Passover celebrations in Albury for Saturday and Sunday nights. The celebration will have key elements including matzoh, which is flat bread. As the Jewish people fled Egypt they had no time to wait for their bread to rise so they took flat bread. Prayers and wine also form part of festivities along with bitter herbs. which are a reminder of the Jews' struggle to freedom. Mr Zavdl said Passover symbolised the capacity given by God to overcome obstacles. For details contact Mr Zavdi on 0425 290 522
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