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


'Passover not a holiday of freedom': Hamas video gives sign of life of Edan Alexander

The Alexander family said that this Passover "is not a holiday of freedom as long as Edan and the other 58 hostages are not home."

Screenshot of hostage Edan Alexander from the propaganda video Hamas published on April 12, 2025.

What gifts do Israelis like to give for Passover?

The most sought-after gifts for the upcoming Passover holiday: At Hamashbir Lazarchan chain, they checked for us what gifts Israelis like to buy and give.

 ASHRAM, Naama model tablecloth, 180 x 300 cm, price after discount: NIS 156.50

A design happening: Mass activity in malls during Passover intermediate days

Passover intermediate days allow for many activities – and some of them also relate to the field of design.

 LEGO Festival

Passover 2025: This is the year to support and buy Israeli wines

Why is this year different from all other years? This year you should support Israel without question.

 Castel wines are seen on a Passover Seder table.

Before Passover: Helping you sort out proper and efficient laundry

We asked Max Meir, a senior manager at LG, to give us tips for white laundry and explain how to remove stubborn stains from the meal.

 Washing machine and dryer by LG

Passover: The message of empathy in the Haggadah

This Passover, as we retell the story of our journey from slavery to freedom, may we be mindful of the other people seeking to experience the same journey toward freedom.

 'Moses and Aaron speak before Pharaoh,' by Benjamin West.

'Departing Egypt: Passover Haggadah': Excerpts for insights at the Passover Seder

Below are excerpts from Rabbi Aryeh A. Frimer’s book, chock-full of insights aimed at providing ample food for thought and discussion at the Seder. 

 CAVE OF the Patriarchs in Hebron’s Old City.

Brand news: Fashion with a vacation vibe and kosher surprises

The tech house, upgraded perfumes, unlocking potential, stylish pop-ups, prepping for Eurovision, facial repair, tuna innovations, herbal infusions and enjoyment.

 Gallabia

The history of bedikat hametz: From Talmudic era until today

Over the generations bedikat hametz (searching for leaven) has become a wonderful bonding opportunity for parents and children as we usher in the Passover holiday.

 A man is seen performing the ritual of bedikat hametz, looking for traces of bread by candlelight to be swept with a feather, in Jerusalem.

The American Heritage Haggadah: A personal story of production and publication

I worked hard to fulfill my dream, and thankfully I was successful. Some 7,000 copies are used at Seder tables throughout the world.

 Rabbi David Geffen is seen holding his copy of The American Heritage Haggadah, which he wrote.