Passover
Menorah of spears and the deeper meaning of Hanukkah- opinion
The Maccabees may have lit Hanukkah’s first menorah using spears left by fleeing soldiers, transforming instruments of harm into a beacon of faith.
National Library unveils rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript
Thanksgiving needs its own Haggadah - opinion
Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to UVA’s pushed-out ex-president
My Word: The Butterfly Effect and the difference a year makes
The Hamas-led, Iranian-backed invasion and mega-atrocity on October 7, 2023, when 1,200 were murdered and 251 abducted to Gaza, was an event that has changed the world, not just Israel.
Post-Pesach musings: Focusing on the gifts we receive on Passover
After a difficult Passover, a single woman, a bereaved mother, a freed hostage, and Shabbat-observant teens all deliver stirring lessons in resilience, faith, and Jewish identity.
Nepal Chabad house vandalized by Norwegian man in suspected antisemitic Passover attack
The suspect broke into the house in the morning of the seventh day of Passover, smashing windows and damaging furniture.
Passover at Dizengoff: "50 Degrees in the Shade" environmental exhibit
21 artists present large-scale installations and animation films addressing the climate crisis at the biennale, opening today (Sunday) and running until June 13.
Lunar eclipse over Jerusalem may mark date of Jesus's crucifixion, NASA reports
Some believe that the new data from NASA, paired with Biblical text, could pinpoint the day Jesus was crucified.
Entering the Jewish season of modern remembrance - opinion
Jews need to think about memory. We Jews need to remember. The expression borne out of the Holocaust commands us so: Zachor – Remember.
Passover index 2025: Israelis seek security in Eastern Europe and book flights earlier
Affordable Passover vacation in Eilat: NIS 1,000 per night for four people
As hotel prices in Eilat rise for the holiday, Almogim Suites offers a quality family alternative with fully equipped apartments, a pool, and prices starting at NIS 1,000 per night.
'Next year in Jerusalem': From a prayer to a call for action - opinion
Modern Zionism, whether the Herzl or Alkalai version, inspired Jews to no longer think of “Next Year in Jerusalem” as just a prayer but rather as a call to action.
Looking back on 30 years: Remembering Alisa Flatow, beloved daughter - opinion
Because Alisa was in the Land of Israel, studying the religion of Israel, and among the people of Israel when the end came, she was in the right place.
