Jewish holidays
Nearly NIS 800 for a family outing: Israel’s Hanukkah Festigal ticket prices skyrocketing
Four full-price tickets to Festigal, an annual children’s musical, would cost NIS 796 this year. Discounts through membership programs reveal large gaps in what families could pay.
Parashat Noah: How prayer becomes an ark that carries us through turbulent times - opinion
Hanukkah Barbie is here, and she actually got the Jewish holiday right - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: The lessons we cannot afford to miss - opinion
Passover 2026: How to find meaning this year - opinion
We are living in an emotional mosaic of difficulty and inspiration, pain and resilience.
Cultivate a Zionist I-Thou at Seder with JPPI’s Zionist texts - opinion
Martin Buber urged individuals to cultivate profound, expansive, I-Thou relationships with others – and with broader phenomena like God.
Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness, on Passover and the rest of the year
Jewish holidays like Purim and Passover seek to strengthen different sets of interpersonal connections, such as fostering bonds between friends and expressing care.
In every generation: The revolutionary spirit of Passover - opinion
Our story is not one of strength but of vulnerability; not of total victory but of powerlessness.
Passover’s missing heart: The silence at the Seder table - opinion
In Temple times, the Seder was not just a storytelling evening. It was built around a real offering brought in Jerusalem.
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.
Special menus and games: Food chains adapt for Passover
Dedicated menus, kids’ meals, and mall activities: How food chains try to maintain consumer routines even during Passover.
New platform matches stranded travelers with families for Pesach in Israel
IsraelForPesach.com was launched to connect people unexpectedly staying in Israel over Passover with families willing to open their homes for holiday meals and accommodations.
Not just Matza and wine: How to turn the Seder table into a design experience
Especially when celebrating on a smaller scale, invest in little details: Fruits, vegetables, modern materials, and styling tricks for an intimate, unforgettable table.
Ahead of Passover: Israelis spend around NIS 250 on a gift
Swish launches a new Passover campaign emphasizing small gestures of appreciation. Israel’s gift market is worth billions, with clear preference for gift cards.
