In connection with the widespread, ongoing transmission of the coronavirus COVID-19, the President of the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine, Boris Lozhkin, appealed to the Jewish community not to arrange a mass celebration of the Feast of Passover this year. In doing so, they will be able to protect their most vulnerable older relatives against the possible infection.
“For your own sake and for the sake of those you love, make this Pesach unusual — stay at home and celebrate it separately,” Boris Lozhkin wrote on his Facebook page and posted a video in which famous Israeli actors urge to celebrate this Pesach secluded.
This will allow families to come together again next year at a large family holiday table and greet each other: “Happy Passover Holiday! Chag Pesach Sameach!