Price quote for Matzo (1910s)

Matzo is unleavened bread, which is to be eaten during the days of Pesach (Passover) instead of leavened bread.  It is made of flour and water. The origin of the flour used is of extreme importance. When planting the seeds, a separate row was left on the edge of the field for this wheat. Extra care was taken when harvesting this section. This wheat (called ‘shmure’) had to be stored with extra caution. The bags had to be stowed in a completely dry place as the grains could be exposed to no moisture whatsoever. Grinding was also overseen by a Rabbi. This flour was exclusively used to make Matzo. Baking of the Matzo was and has been a community task and those asked to participate in the process take it as a great honor. The job is distributed among the members even today. When making Matzo, no other ingredient can be present and the bowl in which the Matzo is being prepared must be immaculately clean.