Gulf Jewish communities plan extensive Passover programming

• Date: 15 March 2021
• Published date: 15 March 2021
• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff

Among its significant initiatives for the holiday, the group has arranged for the shipment of nearly 650 pounds of matzah to the six GCC countries, along with kosher for Passover food.

On Wednesday evening, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia / 8:00 p.m. in Oman and the United Arab Emirates, the AGJC will host a Zoom lead by Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie on the topic of "Seder Essentials," with a 30-minute seder focusing on the themes of the holiday and a Q&A session; participants will be invited to submit any questions live during the program.

One week later, on Wednesday evening, March 31, AGJC leadership has been invited to Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi where Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie and members of the board along with military chaplains and the Jewish Welfare Board will host a Passover celebration with holiday food and conversation for US troops stationed at the base. The program will be webcast for other...