Social Action Connections for Home Observance

The Search for/Removal of Chametz (leavening): This ritual takes place before Passover begins. A Jewish equivalent of “spring cleaning,” this act requires the thorough cleaning of the entire house in a search for leavened products, down to the smallest crumb. This process reminds us of those who search daily for a nutritional meal to sustain themselves and their families. We are inspired to donate our chametz to food pantries or soup kitchens in order to help those who are hungry to come and eat.

MAZON Donations: An easy way to help the hungry and homeless is to donate to MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. It is traditional for many families to donate enough to pay for one more guest at their homes. Congregational Seders can include a donation to MAZON as part of the cost of the meal. More information can be found at www.mazon.org, including texts, supplemental readings, and other programming ideas.