Passover

Between miracle and memory: The evolution of Miriam in art over the years

Whether in medieval ‘Haggadot’ or the lithographs of Bezalel, artists trace Miriam as she emerges, tambourine in hand, to lead the aftermath of the Exodus.

BYZANTINE MOSAIC, Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem (c. early medieval) – Miriam, tambourine in hand.
‘SEPARATIONS/DOME,’ Batsheva Ensemble. ‘The work began from a feeling, an everyday sensation of vulnerability.’ – Bosmat Nossan

The body continues: In war, dance becomes a way to survive

WINBOT W2S by ECOVACS.

From slavery to freedom: The coolest gadgets for Passover

ZOHAR FRESCO: The work of acclaimed percussionist Zohar Fresco traces the roots of frame drumming back to ‘Miriam’s drum’ and its place in Jewish cultural memory

Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience


Miriam on screen: Great films depicting biblical trailblazers to watch during Passover

Miriam’s legacy as a defiant artist is rarely center stage in the great biblical epics, but her spirit lives on in cinema’s most modern heroines.

EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS (2014) Pictured: Christian Bale as Moses.

Before the song: On Passover, Miriam leads with rhythm when the path is unclear

Miriam leads not through words or commands but through rhythm, movement, and shared presence. Her tambourine becomes a structure that others can enter.

Engraving: The Song of Miriam (1880), by William Blake Richmond.

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom

HIKING THE HOLYLAND: Israel's hiking trails are quieter than they used to be. And yet – spring does not wait.

IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life

The hidden well: Exploring Miriam's leadership as a source of hope in war's shadow

Within a world of harsh decrees and cruelty, Miriam creates a human partnership that crosses boundaries for the sake of saving life.

TAMBOURINE PLAYERS from the ‘Golden Haggadah’ (c. 1320), reflecting a medieval vision of Miriam and the women’s song after the crossing of the sea, The British Library, London

Jewish Federations raise $30 million in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion

Jewish Federations of North America raise over $30M in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, supporting victims of terror, displaced families, and national resilience efforts.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Jewish Communities /Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly in Washington November 9, 2009.

The recipe that will change your holiday: Passover pizza kids love

In honor of the spring holiday: The recipe by Miri Shalom, from the Instagram page israeli_kitchen@, for making kosher-for-Passover pizza without hametz - and with all the flavor.

Kosher-for-Passover Pizza.

A voice of praise: Why this Haggadah puts Miriam at the center of the Exodus

An exploration of the unique visual depiction of Miriam’s song in the medieval ‘Haggadah’ from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem’s collection.

THE YAHUDA HAGGADAH, Southern Western Germany, ca. 1470-80, handwritten on parchment; brown ink, and gold and silver leaf

L’chaim at a lone soldier's grave - opinion

That glass, raised at a grave, placed life exactly where death was standing.

Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak Hacohen, 22.

The perfect plate of Moroccan cookies for Passover and Mimouna

Dalya Bar-Tikva, a former bridal dress designer who has become one of the leading experts in Moroccan cookies, opens her world to us and offers a selection of recipes for Mimouna.

Plate of kosher-for-Passover Moroccan cookies by Dalya Bar-Tikva.

When the Passover Seder comes to life - opinion

The image of the “Jew as a threat to non-Jews” has been revived.

Far Right influencers Candace Owens (L) and Tucker Carlson (R); illustrative.