Parashat Shmini: Guarding a pure heart
The Hebrew word timtum means “blockage” or “dullness.” Forbidden foods can lead to this blockage – to emotional numbness and a diminished ability to perceive spiritual depth.
Judaism
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Before the song: On Passover, Miriam leads with rhythm when the path is unclear
The hidden well: Exploring Miriam's leadership as a source of hope in war's shadow
The Passover playbook: Jerusalem activities the whole family can rally around during war
This year, everything will be operating according to the instructions from the Home Front Command. Things may be subject to last-minute changes.
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Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness, on Passover and the rest of the year
Jewish holidays like Purim and Passover seek to strengthen different sets of interpersonal connections, such as fostering bonds between friends and expressing care.
We are living the Haggadah: The war gives new meaning to the story of freedom
On this night of Jewish history, remember that we are not only telling the Haggadah. We are living it. Let its story meet our moment.
The Fort Sill Haggadah: A US Army chaplain’s mission to create a Seder for hundreds
The general of Fort Sill and his wife were our honored guests. We were all thrilled when the chaplain, Wes Geary, sang “Let My People Go.”
IDF's ‘Operation Roaring Matzah’: Keeping Passover, ensuring security for army and country
“If we need to do Seder in the tank, we will be happy to do so,” E asserts. “We will drink grape juice and sing all the songs together – “Mah Nishtana?” and “V’hee She’amda.”
Parashat Tzav: True freedom begins in the mind, not in physical circumstance
Shabbat Hagadol is a time of inner preparation for the Festival of Freedom. On this Shabbat, we begin to think and act from a broader perspective.
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Matzah pizza and Miriam star in new children’s books for Passover in 2026
The new books range from Karen Katz’s brightly colored, joyful picture book to an ornately designed volume published by a Chabad-Lubavitch imprint.
Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel: Bringing the Exodus to life, visually - review
Experience the Exodus like never before with this graphic novel Haggadah, which makes the story immediate, visual, and unforgettable.
