Matza

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.’”

A MAN wraps fresh matza during Passover in Ashdod in 2016
Matzah is not really "fattening" as people think

You really have to get to know matzah properly

Soldiers are ready for anything - including Passover.

IDF's ‘Operation Roaring Matzah’: Keeping Passover, ensuring security for army and country

New children's books for Passover in 2026 include ones about welcoming guests and women of Jewish history.

Matzah pizza and Miriam star in new children’s books for Passover in 2026


Matzah pajamas: The latest trend in American Jewish branding

That this year’s breakout Passover product is technically sleepwear reflects a new frontier in the ongoing commercialization of Jewish holidays.

 Matzah pajamas

Aviv Matzah Bakery produces 20-foot long mega-matzah

The well-known Aviv Matzah Bakery decided to bake what they believe to be the biggest matzah in Israel and to bring it to the President’s Residence.

WINE AND the four glasses: As much a part of Passover as the matzah.

Healthy eating on Passover - it's possible

Healthy eating tips for Passover that can help you maintain your health and even weight.

Shakshuka and Starkist Tuna

In the kitchen with Henny: From hametz to matzah

Here are a few recipes that can be made either before, during or after Passover and enjoyed all year through. 

 The writer with matzah and hametz.

War in Ukraine puts a crunch on matzah prices

Rabbi Meyer Stambler, head of the Chabad-affiliated Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine, runs shmurah matzah factories across Ukraine, accouting for 15-20% of the US market share.

 Factories in Ukraine account for about 15-20% of the market share in the U.S. for shmura matzah.

These Passover pancake noodles are better than matzah balls

Recipes for Passover noodles are included in numerous Jewish cookbooks.

 These Passover egg noodles are made from a thin crepe that’s coiled and cut into strips.

A matzah bakery in Ukraine prepares for Passover under siege

The matzah makers vowed to do all they can to continue producing the Passover staple no matter the situation in the crisis with Russia.

Shmurah Matzah.

A chef, born near a matzah factory, delivers meals to Holocaust survivors

Now a successful chef, David Teyf has few memories of the matzah factory.

A MAN wraps fresh matza during Passover in Ashdod in 2016

Dutch matzah factory gives away Passover product to 35,000 schoolkids

Each student was allotted two pieces — some 70,000 matzahs.

Matzot Yehuda matzah factory in Jerusalem, 2019.

Senior citizens break world record for tallest matzah tower

About 200 residents took part in spending a whole day spreading 24 packages of matzahs with 10 kilograms of chocolate spread.

A MAN wraps fresh matza during Passover in Ashdod in 2016