Pesach

Olim share stories of acts of unexpected kindness (Part II)

These acts of kindness may seem small in the grand scheme of things, but for new olim navigating the challenges of starting over, they can have a lasting impact.

An illustrative image of a man blowing a shofar outside an El Al plane in Israel.
 (Illustrative) FISHING IN Lake Kinneret, in Tiberias.

Your Investments: Fishing, farming, hi-tech exits and gratitude

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 There’s a way to get rid of the furniture – just follow the rules

How to sell your furniture quickly during Passover – without the headache


The Art of Saying Todah

We frequently lack a sense of gratitude because we lack a proper sense of perspective.

15,000 families receive Kimcha D’pischa Passover food bundles

Part the Red Sea and pass the matzah: Passover on screen

A guide to some depictions of Passover on the big and small screen

The Prince of Egypt

Coronavirus Passover concerts expecting big crowds - online

The intermediate days of Passover are usually some of the most fun-filled times of the year in Israel, but this year, the music is online.

Pesach concert online

Celebrating freedom through Israeli wine

The story of Israeli wine epitomizes the historic transformation Judaism is going through.

View of vineyard and fields in the largely agricultural district of the Adullam region.

What Goes Down Must Come Up

A physical descent can sometimes mask the tremendous energy and power encased in a person’s soul

Yochi Rindenow sits in her Jerusalem apartment.

Parasha & Herzl: Passover as Jewish particularity

Exodus from Egypt (Edward Poynter)

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra shares Passover coronavirus medley

Each of the 20 musicians featured in the video submitted self-recordings of their sections to compose the final medley.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

'Limited' Priestly blessing at Western Wall to be broadcast online

In most years, tens of thousands of Jews crowd the Western Wall Plaza to receive the priestly blessings.

Birkat Kohainim, or priestly blessing, recited at the Western Wall on Passover, April 22, 2019

Coronavirus isn’t the only threat dividing Jews: Here’s a way we can unite

“Worldwide” doesn’t seem so wide anymore as we have entered a state of isolation.

Bat Galim Shaer

An exodus in progress

For the 115 Ethiopians who made aliyah last month, their arrival is both a manifestation of a dream realized, but also bittersweet, as many family members are still in limbo back home.

A young couple who were among the 72 immigrants from Ethiopia whom Israel welcomed last month in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.