Judaism

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The Kaplan Collection brings Passover to life

In 2024, a Jewish and secular leap year, I decided it was an opportunity to focus on a few of the Passover-related objects in their collection. 

By DAVID GEFFEN
26/04/2024

Shabbat Passover: Song of love, longing, and illumination

On this Sabbath, it is customary in many communities to read Shir Hashirim, the “Song of Songs” – the biblical love song composed by King Solomon.

All Jews must be there for the yizkor prayer after October 7

Particularly this year, it’s crucial to ensure that the entire congregation is present for these commemorative prayers. 

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
26/04/2024

Laniado Hospital launches gourmet meals for Passover

The new menu, launched on the Passover Seder, features among among others, roast beef in wine sauce, confit carrots and mushrooms.

The story of Passover: Jewish-Roman wars and the power of friendship

The origins of the Haggadah are not clear, but the commandment to retell the Exodus comes from a strange night-long meeting of five sages.

By JACOB SIVAK
23/04/2024

Passover: Universal lessons from the environment

What instruction does our shared environment teach us about creating healthier and more vibrant democracies derived from a communal understanding of freedom?

Passover 2024: Five hidden gems of Israel to experience on Hol Hamoed

This list unveils five gems, scattered across Israel from north to south, offering unforgettable experiences for you and your family.

By TALY SHARON
23/04/2024

Passover: The storied Haggadot of the National Library of Israel

The National Library of Israel has the world's largest Haggadah collection, includes some of the oldest Haggadot.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN , JUDITH SUDILOVSKY
23/04/2024

Impacted by two wars, Jewish Ukrainian refugees celebrate a special Passover in Poland

Now over 2 years since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, and over 6 months since the hostages were kidnapped in Israel, the celebrations were said to hold a special meaning.

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