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PURIM MEALS: Please see below
The Bruce Wenger Food Bank of West Hempstead in partnership with The Marion and Aaron Gural JCC is doing a seudah in a box this year for those in need or no place to go. They are giving two meals- the Purim seudah and Shabbos lunch. Please let us know by Monday night, if you need, by sending an email to: info@whfoodbank.org Meals will be available for pick up only at the SHOP at the Marion and Aaron Gural JCC, 207 Grove Ave Cedarhurst on THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Upon arrival, say “I’m picking up for Tsvi Kushner from West Hempstead.” Thank you to The Marion and Aaron Gural JCC |
PASSOVER PREPARATIONS: PLEASE SEE BELOW:
IMPORTANT NOTICE – PLEASE READ Pesach Info The Food Bank will be closed the evening of March 11th in order to change over to Kosher for Passover. We will re-open Wednesday March 17th for your Pesach needs. Please note that there will be multiple deliveries throughout the weeks prior to Pesach. We recommend you plan a few visits during that time. Shmurah Matzah Please note we will be providing shmurah matzah as usual. Unfortunately, due to anticipated shortage again this year we can only get regular hand shmurah – Whole Wheat and other varieties will not be available. *** PLEASE READ *** ACCESS to Food Bank *** PLEASE READ *** The combination to access the Food Bank will be changing effective with the re-opening on March 17th. You must contact your shaliach in order to gain access with the new code. If you do not have a shaliach you may reach out to any of the community Rabanim as well as Tsvi Kushner at (516) 770-6421 or Karen Reisbaum at (917) 444-0780. |
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