The biggest matzah in Israel made its debut in Jerusalem on Sunday, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.
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President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal welcomed representatives of the factory that has produced the biggest matzah in Israel to the President's Residence, where they were introduced to the edible wonder.
The record-breaking Passover staple took 20 people three hours to bake. It came in at 6 meters (20 feet) long, 106 centimeters (42 inches) wide, and 4 millimeters (0.15 inches) thick, and weighs about 6 kilograms (13 pounds), according to a statement from Herzog's office.
The momentous matzah has 119,000 perforations. It was made using 7 kilograms (15 pounds) of flour and 3 liters of water.
Its production required custom changes to the production line in order to suit its gigantic proportions, according to the statement.
"We are very happy to see the longest matzah in Israel and maybe even the world, as you at your factory celebrate 138 years of matzah-baking," said Herzog.
"I want to wish the People of Israel a wonderful seder night, matzah-eating, and a kosher and happy Passover!"
Michal Herzog wished everyone "a pleasant and quiet spring holiday. May we know quieter days."
Also on Sunday, the Israeli Export Institute said that Israel exported $26 million worth of matzot to Israeli communities worldwide in 2021 – 10% less than in 2020, but 42% higher than exports in 2018-2019.
The main target market for matzot is in North America, specifically the United States, and accounts for 71% of all exports from Israel. Other major target markets are France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the EU.
IEI head Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin said, "This year, due to the war in Ukraine, all distributors in Europe have spared no effort to ensure the supply of matzot to the Jewish communities."
Russian Jews are also facing shortages due to sanctions imposed on the Kremlin over the invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar told Israel Hayom that a matzot shortage is expected because the flights in the country have been grounded.
"We are making every effort to bring matzot to every Jew, the demand has increased this year compared to previous years," he said.
JNS.org contributed to this report.
