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


Pieces of matza wrapped in copies of Pravda

An eye-opening trip to the Soviet Union more than 50 years ago was a life-changing experience.

JONATHAN PORATH (left) meeting with Rabbi Yehuda Levin, Chief Rabbi of Moscow’s Archipova Street Synagogue in 1970.

Scores help reach out to elderly, needy Jews in Ukraine

The Jews of the former Soviet Union now observe Passover and focus on helping their fellow Jews.

The American Joint Jewish Distribution Committee (JDC) distributes matza to elderly jews in Odessa, Ukraine.

Has traditional ‘shmura’ matza become an American food trend?

A recent survey conducted by Chabad.org reveals that in 2017 more than one million pounds of handmade traditional round matza will be produced in the US alone.

‘SHMURA’ MATZA WHOLESALER Yossi Frimerman said, ‘It’s the closest you’ll get to what our ancestors had when they came out of Egypt.’

The matza that isn’t kosher for Passover

Artisanal crackers hit store shelves – in flavors like cinnamon, everything.

The Matzo Project

WATCH: What do IDF soldiers do to play up their matza?

The crunch of matza can get a little old after a few meals. The IDF shares a few ways to change it up!

What do IDF soldiers do to play up their matza?

How your 'Matza Smile' can help those in need this Passover

People show off their Matza Smiles to help those in need on Passover

These countries love Israeli wine and matza -$48.5 million of it!

Surprisingly, $4,500 of Israeli matzot were exported to Nigeria and $1,600 to Congo.

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