Friends!

After sunset Jews around the world will celebrate Pesach – in a memory of the day when Moses led the Jews from Egyptian captivity. This is one of the most important holidays, which symbolizes freedom and the miracle of faith and hope, relief from the burdens and misfortunes.

Traditionally, on this day you can eat only unleavened bread, you should reject all foods that undergo a process of fermentation (beer, brew, pasta, etc.). Before the Passover Israel had time only to make matzo bread without yeast. Now people eat it as a reminder of that event.

By tradition, before the holiday Jews clean their homes. On Pesach families return from synagogues, after the last rays of the sun the whole family sit down to celebrate. Evening meal is called the "Seder", that means "order." Believers read psalms and prayers. Poor people are invited to the Seder, they are fed and cared to make them feel real love and support.

There are the most beautiful dishes, candles and wine on the table. Regardless of wealth, people are trying to prepare the celebration at the highest level.

Incidentally, the Pesach Seder is depicted by the legendary Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper."

Friends, Ukraine and Israel, like anyone else, know the true value of the word "freedom." It never comes easy. We have to keep the flame of faith and hope that warms people. And then can happen any miracle.

I wish you all on this holiday never cease to fight, to go ahead anyway. Each of us is waiting for own and common miracle - peaceful sky overhead. Happy Pesach!