Sukkot 2026: What the sukkah and Four Species teach us about Israeli unity
The sukkah is where we spend much of our time over the holiday, eating our meals, and many sleep in the sukkah when conditions and weather allow.
Jewish Holidays
Sukkot Guide 2026: Fun family activities in and around Jerusalem
Sukkot and Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
Sukkot 2026: Bend-ability
Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot
The KKL-JNF invites Israelis to experience some of its most beautiful water hiking trails across the country.
Before the song: On Passover, Miriam leads with rhythm when the path is unclear
Miriam leads not through words or commands but through rhythm, movement, and shared presence. Her tambourine becomes a structure that others can enter.
The hidden well: Exploring Miriam's leadership as a source of hope in war's shadow
Within a world of harsh decrees and cruelty, Miriam creates a human partnership that crosses boundaries for the sake of saving life.
A voice of praise: Why this Haggadah puts Miriam at the center of the Exodus
An exploration of the unique visual depiction of Miriam’s song in the medieval ‘Haggadah’ from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem’s collection.
Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table
Passover celebrates liberty, tradition, and the evolving ways we mark the Seder night.
Seder night: A crumpled white shirt reveals Passover’s deeper meaning
Rav Amital’s lesson shows that even a rushed Seder can be meaningful and spiritually powerful.
The Seder’s message: Why we diminish our joy for others’ pain on Passover
The spilling of wine at the Seder lessens joy to recognize that freedom came with suffering and calls for empathy toward all.
Passover Seder night: The deeper meaning of matzah and the urgency of the Exodus
“When a mitzvah comes to your hand, do not let it ‘become leavened.’”
Flying frogs, Seder spins: Unique Passover traditions from Jews around the world
From playful rituals to cherished stories, public figures share how they make their Passover Seders.
On Passover, former Gaza hostages say freedom 'takes on a different meaning' - interview
Former hostages David Cunio and Keith Siegel return home, discovering a deeper, personal meaning of freedom this Passover.
