Chabad Mivtza Matzah IDF Outreach
Key Questions
What is Chabad's Mivtza Matzah IDF outreach?
Mivtza Matzah is a Chabad Passover campaign delivering matzah to IDF soldiers. Rabbi Menachem Ofen, Chabad's shliach to the IDF, and military rabbi Rabbi Yehuda Machpud brought matzah to Defense Minister Katz on erev Pesach, briefing him on the campaign.
How has the wartime situation expanded Chabad's Passover support for soldiers?
Shluchim are providing handmade Shmurah matzah and Seders to soldiers under constant missile fire. This includes deliveries to 500 reservists heading to combat in Lebanon, demonstrating deepened ties between Chabad and military rabbis.
What challenges are Chabad shluchim facing while preparing Pesach for the IDF?
Chabad community leaders are operating in a country under missile attack, delivering matzah between rocket threats. Despite this, they ensure soldiers receive proper Passover observance, including Seders amid ongoing conflict.
Rabbi Menachem Ofen (Chabad IDF shliach) and Rabbi Yehuda Machpud delivered matzah to Defense Minister Katz, briefing on Passover campaign for soldiers. New wartime expansions: shluchim providing matzah/Seders under missile fire, including to 500 reservists heading to Lebanon combat. Demonstrates deepening Chabad-military rabbi ties and soldier support amid Pesach.