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.

Maccabee cartoon 521
Or Yesha Meusharim from Machzor Worms (13th c.)

National Library unveils rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript

"The First Thanksgiving, 1621," by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863–1930)

Thanksgiving needs its own Haggadah - opinion

JTA illustration of matzah

Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to UVA’s pushed-out ex-president


Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall to host pop art festival during Passover intermediate days

A colorful pop art festival for the whole family, with exhibitions, interactive displays, and creative workshops free of charge – at Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall during the Passover intermediate days.

 Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall to host pop art festival during Passover intermediate days

Jewish org. urges Red Cross to provide hostages with Matzah for Passover

Ayelet Hashachar, an Israeli non-profit, expressed that the organization was willing to provide the Matzah for transfer.

 Matzah

This week in Jewish history: Buchenwald liberated, Paschal lambs sacrificed

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stripes.

Jacob Sheep

For a second straight Passover, Jews mark Festival of Freedom while hostages remain in Gaza

Jews worldwide are preparing to leave seats empty at their tables to symbolize the hostages’ plight, or share the stories of hostages during their seders, for the second straight year.

 The Asufa haggadah for 2025 includes multiple images showing yellow chairs at seder tables, symbolizing the Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza.

For Passover: Donate to needy families with the click of a button via Wolt

For the holiday, Wolt, in collaboration with Paz Group, will allow donations of food packages to the elderly and needy families through the Latet organization.

 Wolt's social initiative

Passover with meaning: Unique holiday gift sets to support cancer patients

The Israeli Cancer Association offers holiday gift sets for Passover, with the proceeds going towards funding support for cancer patients and promoting medical research in the field.

 Gift set for someone special

Under NIS 200: We found you great beauty gift sets for the holiday

Where do you stand when it comes to holiday gifts? We’re totally on it! From best-sellers at bargain prices to explosive-price gifts for those with particularly deep pockets.

 L'Occitane

Jerusalem highlights: April 11-17

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 People are seen riding bikes in Jerusalem in this illustrative image.

Preparing for Passover: Thorough and efficient cleaning tips from Dyson experts

Enjoying the process? You’d be surprised — it’s possible too.

 Dyson G1 cordless washer

Passover 2025: A spiritual call for unity for the 2nd Passover since Oct. 7 - opinion

As we remove the hametz from our homes, let’s try to remove the hate from our hearts.

 An illustrative image of Jews dancing at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem.