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
How can Israel celebrate its victories when hostages remain in captivity? - opinion
Our tradition teaches us to hold two truths at once. We must cry over suffering and celebrate over deliverance.
MK Gilad Kariv sends letter of support to Josh Shapiro after arson attack
In his letter, Kariv emphasized that the attack represented not just a threat to Shapiro personally but "an assault on the values of freedom, tolerance, and religious faith."
Jews are not obligated to defend Mahmoud Khalil or his civil liberties - opinion
Make no mistake: It’s not our job as Jews, currently the most maligned and imperiled minority group in America, to advocate on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil nor of any terror-aligned jihadi.
Former hostage Eliya Cohen makes first visit to Western Wall after release
The visit marked exactly one year after Eliya’s mother, Sigi Cohen, prayed at the Western Wall for her son's safe return.
The power of telling the whole story: Honoring truth and complexity - opinion
To make space for a truth that isn’t ours. And to carry it with the same weight we ask for our own.
Building bridges at the Seder table: An enduring message of the four children - opinion
Let the Seder serve as a catalyst for action, a reminder that we are not merely passive observers of history, but active participants in shaping its course.
Stop wasting food: The Passover challenge of excess and hunger - opinion
This Passover, let us recommit to values that truly matter. Let us consume with intention and give with generosity.
Protesters spread pita in front of Likud MK's home in call for hostages' return
The protest was also a jab at Silman, who caused the dissolution of the previous government due to a dispute over a decision to allow leavened bread in hospitals during Passover.
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New home fragrances, free Passover activities for kids, festive chocolate boxes, and luxury kitchen news—everything fresh for spring 2025 in Israel.
Hiking the Holy Land: Israel’s outdoors during Passover
There’s no better opportunity to head outdoors than Passover. After all, one of the defining qualities of our slavery in Egypt was our inability to take time for ourselves.
