Passover

US urges countries to boost security around synagogues ahead of High Holidays

The State Department is also seeking increased protection around Jewish community residential areas and along routes used by worshippers walking to synagogues.

 A kippah demonstration in front of a synagogue in Berlin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

After Netanyahu, will the West finally understand why Israel exists? - opinion

PASAGES STUDENTS attend a rally in Washington to show their support for Israel

Why 800 million Evangelical Christians stand with Israel in an age of rising antisemitism - opinion

Adopt me Israel's Ela Sayag Lipman and her two adopted rescue dogs, Duda and  Namer.

Israel’s ‘Tinder for pets’ is helping shelter animals match with loving homes


Passover 2026: This is the healthy spread for matzah – and what to avoid

The complete spread guide for Passover: What is really healthy, how many calories are hidden in one teaspoon, and which spread will keep you full over time without spiking blood sugar levels?

Matzah

Passover 2026: The truth behind horseradish revealed

Pungent, sinus-opening and often disguised as wasabi: Discover the health secrets of horseradish, who it suits less and what really happens when its famous heat “rises to the head”.

Horseradish

Western Wall priestly blessing limited to 50 as High Court permits larger anti-war protests

The enforced restrictions at the Western Wall sparked controversy after the High Court intervened in the dispute over Saturday night’s anti-war protests.

THE PRIESTLY BLESSING takes place at the Western Wall, April 5, 2026.

20 minutes to prepare – and a taste of abroad: The perfect dessert for Passover

Everyone makes pavlova for the holiday, but with the same ingredients you can create a far more special, surprising, and unforgettable dessert that feels like a cloud and tastes like heaven.

Austrian Nockerl.

The scientifically proven trick that will make you eat less at holiday meals

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety and blood sugar levels, and can make any meal much more satisfying and balanced.

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety, blood sugar levels, and the amount of food in the meal

Georgia candidate faces backlash over Passover ad with challah instead of matzah

A Georgia Senate candidate faces backlash after a Passover ad featured challah, a bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. The gaffe sparked ridicule across political and Jewish circles.

A Georgia Democratic candidate for the state Senate, Nathalie Kanani, came under ridicule after a Passover ad published in the Atlanta Jewish Times reportedly featured challah, a leavened bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. April 5, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani: What side of the Muslim world are you on? - opinion

In contrast to global Muslim leaders who are speaking out against the Iranian regime, there has been a striking silence from some who claim to speak on behalf of the Muslim world, namely, Mamdani.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

Post-Passover recipes to try: Bagels, veggie soup, chicken, and almond cookies

Cozy post-Passover recipes you’ll love: homemade bagels, veggie soup, crispy chicken, and almond cookies to enjoy with loved ones.

Chinese almonds

Rashel in Tel Aviv Port: Moroccan feast of holiday flavors - restaurant review

Discover Rashel in Tel Aviv Port, where Moroccan holiday dishes, festive flavors, and stunning presentation turn every meal into a celebration.

Former US ambassador Dan Shapiro (C-L) wears traditional North African garb at a Mimouna celebration in Ashkelon, invited by then-mayor Benny Vaknin (C-R) and hosted by the Amar and Portal families, in 2013.

A moment for ourselves: The balcony becomes a sanctuary of calm and breath

Ahead of Passover, the balcony takes on a new meaning: A personal space where one can pause, breathe, and enjoy the outdoors without losing privacy, with greenery and layered heights creating depth.

Balcony, Carcom Landscape Design.