Jewish holidays

Why I can’t live without Shabbat

The beautiful chaos of our crew around a table covered with challah, wine, and probably too much food... Our table almost always holds more. Friends stop by. Guests join.

Shabbat, a day for 'unplugging.'
Aaron Reich and Shir Perets enjoy their donuts in Jerusalem Post's studio.

The donut debate: What is the best sufganiya in Jerusalem on Hanukkah 2025?

Mumbai's Khai Fest featured Bollywood dancing alongside Hanukkah foods.

This Jewish community in India celebrates Hanukkah not with fear, but in belonging

Hanukkiot are on sale at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem. This Sunday, let’s ignite meaningful discussion as Jews start lighting Hanukkah candles, the writer suggests.

Lighthearted Hanukkah: Jokes and advice from Jews around the world


How to get through the Passover Seder without consuming too many calories

It may only happen once a year, but for weight watchers, the Seder meal can come at a hefty price of thousands of calories in one evening. So how can you reduce risk of weight gain?

 Table is set for a Passover Seder.

Spending Passover as a guest? We’ve gathered a few gift ideas for you

Renewal at home ahead of Passover: Where can we find vintage gifts and deals that will upgrade the holiday table?

 Passover gifts

The most essential preparation for Passover


The Passover seder is a model for healing democracies in peril – opinion

What the Exodus teaches us about democracy, power, and shared national purpose.

 JTA illustration; Image of Minneapolis "Hands Off" protest via

The Passover mindset: From chametz to freedom - opinion

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 Sderot children visit the people who helped them in the aftermath of Oct. 7.

On one smart dining table, the Haggadah spoke

Organizing the table - we may have gone overboard with our dining areas, but we wanted everyone, including the hosts, to enjoy the Seder night this year.

 The Haggadah spoke of one smart dining table

Weekly horoscope and holiday: April 6-13, 2025

Another energetic week begins, ending with the celebration of Passover Eve. Here's what the stars foresee for us, according to the 12 zodiac signs.

 The holiday is approaching, and we have a turbulent week ahead!

Passover and the Gaza hostages: The coded message of redemption - opinion

This Passover, may we heed the coded redemption message of the Haggadah. May we soon enact the slogan of the past 18 months: “Bring Them Home NOW!”

The slogan ‘Bring them home now,’ in Tel Aviv last week: May we soon enact the slogan of the past 18 months, ‘Bring Them Home NOW!’ – from Gaza, New York, London, and all over the world, the writer declares.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Classic Passover family recipes

By now, you probably know that I like to keep things simple and tasty – and Passover is no exception.

Chocolate chip biscotti.

Celebrating Passover at sea: Thousands of Israelis choose to mark the holiday on cruise voyages

Royal Caribbean sees record demand for holiday cruises, especially on Allure of the Seas, recently upgraded for $135M. The ship now offers special packages for the Tishrei holidays.

The tallest slide on the cruise ship Allure of the Seas