Passover is usually a family holiday where everyone sits down at the seder table, reads the Hagadah, samples the traditional dishes and has fun. What about those who don’t have families?

LJC programs director Žana Skudovičienė said: “Many of our Community’s elderly are alone. Their families have left and their friends are busy. We are their family, so we celebrate together.”

Professionals prepared the meals for the seniors at the seder and LJC chairwoman Faina Kukliansky greeted everyone with Passover.

Our younger members certainly don’t lack for attention from their families, but even so, Žana Skudovičienė organized a special seder for young people.

“Not all families celebrate the religious holidays. Some families have their own interpretations. We think it’s important the young people understand both the traditions and where they come from. A picture is worth a thousand words, as they say. Our celebration let children feel the true family fun of Passover,” Žana Skudovičienė said.