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.
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The hidden well: Exploring Miriam's leadership as a source of hope in war's shadow
A voice of praise: Why this Haggadah puts Miriam at the center of the Exodus
Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table
Seder night: A crumpled white shirt reveals Passover’s deeper meaning
Rav Amital’s lesson shows that even a rushed Seder can be meaningful and spiritually powerful.
The Seder’s message: Why we diminish our joy for others’ pain on Passover
The spilling of wine at the Seder lessens joy to recognize that freedom came with suffering and calls for empathy toward all.
Passover Seder night: The deeper meaning of matzah and the urgency of the Exodus
“When a mitzvah comes to your hand, do not let it ‘become leavened.’”
Flying frogs, Seder spins: Unique Passover traditions from Jews around the world
From playful rituals to cherished stories, public figures share how they make their Passover Seders.
On Passover, former Gaza hostages say freedom 'takes on a different meaning' - interview
Former hostages David Cunio and Keith Siegel return home, discovering a deeper, personal meaning of freedom this Passover.
The Passover playbook: Jerusalem activities the whole family can rally around during war
This year, everything will be operating according to the instructions from the Home Front Command. Things may be subject to last-minute changes.
We are living the Haggadah: The war gives new meaning to the story of freedom
On this night of Jewish history, remember that we are not only telling the Haggadah. We are living it. Let its story meet our moment.
The Fort Sill Haggadah: A US Army chaplain’s mission to create a Seder for hundreds
The general of Fort Sill and his wife were our honored guests. We were all thrilled when the chaplain, Wes Geary, sang “Let My People Go.”
IDF's ‘Operation Roaring Matzah’: Keeping Passover, ensuring security for army and country
“If we need to do Seder in the tank, we will be happy to do so,” E asserts. “We will drink grape juice and sing all the songs together – “Mah Nishtana?” and “V’hee She’amda.”
Purim 2026: Ancient Persia offers lessons of prayer, unity, and courage
From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.
