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Wednesday 5 april 2023

The Ostrich Farm

Matividiri – One of the most entertaining
vacation activities is a visit to the Ostrich
Farm, a popular stopover on most island
jeep tours.

Locals and visitors enjoy the guided
ostrich tour at the farm and features a
well-stocked locally crafted and pro-
duced Art Boutique. The highlight of the
visit is always the fun interaction with
the resident ostriches and emus, includ-
ing a trip to the incubators and the bird her wings and also poked around, be-
kindergarten, housing baby ostriches, fore collapsing on the ground in a heap
baby emus, chicken and ducks, and of feathers, allowing him to mount her,
even a land turtle! shaking, winding and spiraling his head
It was a National Geographic moment in all direction!
when on cue Mr. Ostrich flapped his Mr. Ostrich concluded his unexpected
wings excitedly and poked around the performance with a loud honking, his
ground with his bill, triggering Mrs. Os- eyes rolling, then got up in a huff to non-
trich who ran around in circles, flapped chalantly strut away, leaving his wife
and the scrutiny of our cameras.
It was a surprise reality TV moment, and
not usually included in the regular pro-
gram. Feeding the Ostriches is however
always on the program, and they are
eternally hungry, and fun!
Tours are available daily every half hour
from 10– 3pm. No reservations needed
for small groups. q

Matividiri 57, Open daily from
10:00 AM till 4:00 PM
Telephone: 5859630
For more information go to the website:
www.arubaostrichfarm.com

Chabad of Aruba Welcomes Aruba’s local and visitors Jews to

Community Passover Seder Recalling Exodus From Egypt

Record Crowd Expected Amid Year of Hakhel — Gathering at Chabad’s Passover Celebration

The Seders take partici- they need to celebrate this special occasion is
pants through the story of the holiday.” why Chabad of Aruba is
the miraculous liberation expecting record crowds
of the Jewish people from In 1954, the Rebbe, Rabbi at its seders and why there
bondage in ancient Egypt Menachem M. Schneer- is additional focus on en-
and shares the relevance son, of righteous memory, suring everyone in Aruba’s
and beauty of the age- the most influential rabbi in Jewish community feels
old festival in the modern modern history, launched comfortable and wel-
world. Included in the Sed- the Shmurah Matzah initia- come to participate.
ers will be A delicious 4 tive as part of an effort to
course dinner paired with create awareness and pro- All are welcome to join the
a variety of fine imported mote observance of Pass- community seder, regard-
wines and handmade over. In keeping with his vi- less of Jewish affiliation or
round “Shmurah” Matzah]. sion, an estimated four mil- background. Reservations
lion hand-baked Shmurah can be made online at
“This year, as we sit down Matzah will be distributed www.JewishAruba.com/
Palm Beach, Aruba— As traditionally begins with to our Seder, we will be en- by the Chabad-Lubavitch passover
Passover approaches this The Seder which is usually suring that everyone who movement this year. What: Passover Seder
year,Chabad of Aruba is celebrated with extended wishes to celebrate Pass- Where: Hilton Aruba Carib-
preparing to host com- family and friends. To meet over can do so,” said Rab- This year’s Passover seders bean Resort & Casino
munity-wide Passover the needs of those looking bi Ahron Blasberg, who carry added significance When: Wednesday 7:30pm
Seders—the festive ritual- for a place to observe this directs Chabad of Aruba. as Jewish communities RSVP: Jewisharuba.com/
filled dinner on the first two tradition Chabad Aruba “Our goal is to lower the worldwide celebrate the Passover
nights of the holiday—on welcomes all Aruba’s local barriers to Jewish engage- Year of Hakhel or “Gath-
April 5 and 6. and visitors Jewish people ment and ensure every- ering,” marked with Jew- Photo: Rabbi Ahron and
to join Passover Seders at one feels welcome and ish gatherings focused on Chaya Blasberg welcom-
Passover is one most ob- Chabad. included, and has the op- unity, Torah learning and ing the guests at last year
served Jewish holiday, and portunities and resources practice. The marking of Passover dinner.q