Passover

Western Wall priestly blessing limited to 50 as High Court permits larger anti-war protests

The enforced restrictions at the Western Wall sparked controversy after the High Court intervened in the dispute over Saturday night’s anti-war protests.

THE PRIESTLY BLESSING takes place at the Western Wall, April 5, 2026.
Austrian Nockerl.

20 minutes to prepare – and a taste of abroad: The perfect dessert for Passover

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety, blood sugar levels, and the amount of food in the meal

The scientifically proven trick that will make you eat less at holiday meals

A Georgia Democratic candidate for the state Senate, Nathalie Kanani, came under ridicule after a Passover ad published in the Atlanta Jewish Times reportedly featured challah, a leavened bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. April 5, 2026.

Georgia candidate faces backlash over Passover ad with challah instead of matzah


Special menus and games: Food chains adapt for Passover

Dedicated menus, kids’ meals, and mall activities: How food chains try to maintain consumer routines even during Passover.

Kosher-for-Passover Menu, Burger King.

National Security Council advises Israelis abroad to avoid public Passover events during Iran war

NSC cited recent attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands as evidence that Iran, its proxies, and lone extremists pose an increased risk to Jewish communities.

A POLICE officer stands guard in front of the Jewish Museum on Nieuwe Amstelstraat in Amsterdam on March 14, 2026.

Four healthy substitutes for bread on Passover that are worth adopting all year round

There are those who avoid flour and gluten all year. If you also want, there are several tasty and healthy substitutes that you do not have to eat only on Passover.

Tahini bread

The people’s ray of hope: Keren Hayesod’s lifeline to Israelis in crisis

In the shadow of war and the approach of Passover, Keren Hayesod connects hearts, communities, and lives, ensuring that no Israeli faces crisis alone

Food basket distribution at Amigour, March 2026

Seeing beyond the moment: What Passover demands of us this year

This year, perhaps the most important question the holiday asks of us is not “what happened then,” but “what does this moment require of us now?”

Shirel Dagan-Levy, CEO of Voice of the People

This is how you will maintain your physical and mental health during the war

Many have stayed home for over three weeks, facing physical and mental challenges. Experts explain how to maintain health during this difficult time – and offer tips ahead of Passover.

Many people have been at home for more than three weeks, which raises quite a few health and mental challenges

Cooking news of Israel

A bigger, and more beautiful holiday meal: The hit series that wants to cook everything.

Mono, the new collection by Cook And Bake

'Why is this war different from all other wars?': Eretz Nehederet celebrates Passover amid Iran war

This week's episode featured a war version of Dayenu, in which Netanyahu sang, "even if we had not succeeded in toppling the government but had removed the nuclear threat, it would have been enough."

Israeli actor Mariano Edelman of the TV-show "Eretz Nehederet". August 29, 2022.

Pack a Seder: How one box is reaching Israel's most isolated survivors

“These are Holocaust survivors, elderly that we are in touch with throughout the year, all the time,” Zalman Duchman said.

"The fact that you thought to come, took time out of your schedule, to come to their home - the light that it brings is rewarding beyond description."

Food news of Israel

A rooted Israeli wine awaits you with the holiday main courses, and also long after them.

Binyamina Winery