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.

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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


Shabbat Hagadol: Receiving the great Sabbath

This year, as Passover begins at the close of Shabbat, the lights of Shabbat and Passover flow into each other as we commemorate our becoming a people.

 YORAM RAANAN, ‘Kabbalat Shabbat Hagadol,’ 2020, acrylic on canvas, 100x130 cm.

This red one: Recommended red wines, Passover 2025

The Israeli red wines of today tend to be light, fresh, dry, and balanced in acidity. Which red wine will best suit your holiday table? Mira Eitan organizes the selection.

 Red wine for Passover

'Life Stories': Elderly evacuees from Israel's North share their experiences in exhibit

The project brought forth the inner strength of the elderly evacuees and gave them the opportunity to have their stories heard, Haverut said.

 Chana Biton, evacuee from Israel's North during the Israel-Hamas war.

Ex-hostage Agam Berger describes remaining on 'path of faith' in captivity in WSJ op-ed

Berger reminded readers that hostages are now facing a second Passover in captivity and urged the world not to allow a third.

 Palestinian Hamas militants release female Israeli soldier Agam Berger held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025.

Promotions and new home products

New home products and seasonal deals: storage solutions, ceiling fans, and gift ideas for Passover and beyond, plus a look at Nespresso's innovative boutique in Haifa.

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A spring of renewal: Arad Textile’s Passover 2025 collection

Arad Textile’s Passover collection offers luxurious and stylish solutions for every room in the home to turn the holiday’s sense of renewal into a daily pampering experience.

Arad Textile

IDF to reinforce Judea and Samaria Division with six companies over holiday period

Over the past week, the IDF apprehended nearly 100 terror suspects, confiscated weapons, and demolished homes of terrorists in the West Bank.

 IDF troops operate in Balata, April 11, 2025.

Passover 2025: Why must Jews see themselves as personally leaving Egypt?

Why should one see themselves as if they personally left Egypt? Because it's the essence of redemption: giving everyone, no matter his situation, the inner strength of faith, hope, joy, serenity.

 An illustrative image of an illuminated pathway.

Passover 2025: How to save on holiday shopping?

With a bit of advance planning and a smart credit card, it’s possible to save money and prepare for Passover in a more cost-effective way.

 This year, it’s worth preparing in advance instead of discovering too late that we’ve exceeded our usual spending limit by several thousand shekels

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?

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