pesach

Searching for meaning in a post-October 7 Pesach

South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein explains how Pesach provides a frame of reference for understanding Iran’s recent attack, October 7, and the new wave of antisemitism worldwide.

Volodymyr Zelensky visits Kyiv Jewish school for model Passover seder

Alluding to the story of Passover, Zelensky said that both Ukrainians and Israelis must remain “free people” and “defeat evil.”

By MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ/JTA
19/04/2024

They do it all: Meet the business here to help you with Passover cleaning and preparations

In this edition of Business of a Week, learn about the businesses and people behind Heimishe Helpers' service, who will help lift the burden of Passover cleaning.

By LIAM FORBERG
16/04/2024

Bibi’s Golda moment: Netanyahu is faced with the same situation as Golda Meir

Half a century on, Benjamin Netanyahu faces the same combination of public wrath and political dead end that Meir faced when Passover 1974 approached.

A prayer for our hostages as we celebrate the holiday of freedom

We pray that most of them are still alive, but we know that some are not. Citing intelligence, the IDF confirmed the deaths of 34 of those still held by Hamas.

To mark our brokenness this Passover, let’s scale back the matzah on our seder tables - opinion

We often assume matzah represents suffering, but the original design of the seder didn’t focus on matzah’s taste or shape, but rather symbolic power of wholeness - or brokenness.

By RABBI ELIE KAUNFER/JTA
11/04/2024

The exodus story you know ‘All Too Well’ gets retold in new Taylor Swift haggadah

A special edition of the Passover haggadah, which will be printed in both Hebrew and English, features references and motifs to the pop singer's acclaimed career.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
11/04/2024

Netflix docudrama retelling the story of Exodus is one of Netflix's top shows

The Netflix series mixes dramatized scenes and traditional footage of experts and, in cases where Bible stories match or reflect the record, historical evidence.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
03/04/2024

Pessach 2024 at the Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel 

Winner of WTA Global’s Best Hotel in Israel Award 

Doctor brings hametz into hospital freely amid 'Hametz Law' controversy

This came nearly a week after a pregnant woman arrived at Laniado Medical Center in Netanya on Sunday and was required to leave her snacks in a box at the hospital entrance.

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