In Yiddish there is a saying the Yom Tov is called pesach because you
Pay- asach. (pay a lot) The expenses that come along with yom tov are known to all. It was back in the days of the Gemara that chazal instituted the minhag of Maos Chitim, wheat money. It was collected to help pay for the wheat to bake the matzos with. There are Mishpachos that are in over their head with tzorchei Yom Tov.
Today its more than just the matzah that's expensive, the cost of making Yom tov includes wine, Meat, fish, Kosher L'pesach foods and new utensils. Those making pesach for the first time incur great expenses buying new dishes, utensils, pots, pans, appliances and more.
Pesach had become the time when many buy new clothing for shabbos and yom tov for the year. Yeshiva Bochurim restock their wardrobe during pesach bein hazmanim looking for bargains on Suits, Shirts, shoes, ties, hats, and on and
on. Shuls and communities have maos chitim campaigns help alleviate the burden of a family making yom tov. Reach out to your Rav or Gabbai Tzedaka they have plenty of people that can still use the assistance.
Have a kusherin pesach.
M.B.
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