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An amended Conservative Jewish Passover policy taps into the booming gluten-free market

Conservative Jews may now buy certified kosher products that have kosher-for-Passover ingredients and are certified gluten-free — even if they aren’t explicitly certified kosher for Passover.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
06/04/2023

Embodying a story of trauma and liberation, Ukrainian Jews celebrate Passover amid new normal

Dozens of Jews from Kharkiv made the roughly six-hour train journey to Ukraine’s capital on Tuesday for a seder organized by Midreshet Schechter.

By MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ/JTA
06/04/2023
Migraine

This is how to get through Passover without any migraines

The holiday season allows us a break and rest from work and routine, but for those who suffer from migraines, such a routine change can be particularly painful.

By DR. SHIRA MARKOVITCH/WALLA!
06/04/2023

An Episcopalian bishop warns his diocese against holding Christian Passover seders

Photos of Christian seders on social media show elements that would be out of place at a traditional Jewish seder, such as bread or Christian symbols.

By JACOB HENRY/JTA
06/04/2023

Western Wall gets a Passover cleaning, notes to be buried on Mount of Olives

The removal process is personally overseen by the rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz. 

The co-occurrence of Ramadan and Nisan provides a unique opportunity - opinion

Perhaps in these trying times, we can put aside our differences and work together for a better future for all.

By YISRAEL ROSENBERG , RAMSEY ALSHEIKH
21/03/2023

Hametz Law approved in committee, to be returned to Knesset plenum

Some bills that were similar to the original were merged into a new article which would allow hospital managers to use their discretion to decide what special arrangements must be made for Passover.

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