The only Pesach Chalika in Eretz Yisroel- Happening Now!

 

In the streets of Eretz Yisrael, the current crisis has brought severe economic distress in its wake. Breadwinners have lost their means of livelihood, and the lack of Parnassah has further heightened the rampant starvation across the country.

The universal question for many was how? How would Pesach come into play, when there was no food to be brought on the table. How would the Yom Tov be the same, when Seders could not be set and families would not be fed?

Driving Pesach into their Homes.

Rabbi Ephraim Stern, the founder of Oneg Shabbos V’Yom Tov set out to answer those questions. A leading figure in providing food and sustenance to those in need, Rabbi Ephraim runs weekly Erev Shabbos Chalikahs, and large Yom Tov K’imcha D’Pischa campaigns for more than 15,000 Jewish families.

This time, Rabbi Ephraim coordinated with the Ministry of Health and the Israel Police Department, in order to gain the necessary clearance for a Kimcha D’Pischa to take place. Adhering to the strict guidelines of social distancing and laws, the organization came up with an elaborate drive-thru system that would allow each recipient to receive their share from the safety of their vehicles.

Booking a massive parking lot in the Malcha neighborhood of Jerusalem, the location will be able to accommodate the vast amounts of people that are expected to arrive. With several entry points and organized signage, the strategically-developed system will allow the Chalikah to run as smoothly as possible.

Division is pertinent when seeking to stop the spread. Therefore, each vehicle will be allowed to have only two passengers (including the driver) and up to 3 boxes will be distributed per family.

As the car will move down the assembly line, protected and sanitized volunteers are filling trunks with Matzah, meat, fish, wine and produce from their various different pick-up points.

To donate your share and feed a family in Eretz Yisroel, please go to donateabox.org.