Pesach

Movie theaters reopening across the country, just in time for Passover vacation - review

The theaters are operating  with the approval of the Home Front Command, which mandates that there must be protection nearby for everyone.

RYAN GOSLING in Project Hail Mary.
Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak Hacohen, 22.

L’chaim at a lone soldier's grave - opinion

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Passover candle lighting times for Israel and US

KYIV'S CHIEF Rabbi, Yonatan Markovitch, with his congregation.

Jewish Ukrainians celebrate Passover despite ongoing war with Russia


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.

Sirens during Seder? Rabbis advise on how to observe Passover under fire

Even though Seder night is called “Leil Shimurim” (a night of protection), Israeli Rabbi Yitzhak Yaakov Fuchs explains that we must not rely on miracles when danger is common.

 An illustrative image of a Passover Seder table.

Passover candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Passover candle lighting times for your area.

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Two Passover initiatives target isolation and safety for Israel’s elderly

The initiatives involved the Social Equality Ministry and the Advancement of the Status of Women, the Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC), Tzalir Fund, and Mifal HaPais. 

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

New platform matches stranded travelers with families for Pesach in Israel

IsraelForPesach.com was launched to connect people unexpectedly staying in Israel over Passover with families willing to open their homes for holiday meals and accommodations.

 Passover Seder plate with alternative fillings.

Israel’s food news prepare for Passover

Bottles that pour optimism, from the mountains to the Passover Seder table.

Tzuba Winery

Earth, people and the connection between them: New wines for Passover

For the holiday, and until the holiday, wine bottles send regards from the mountains of the Galilee and the Golan.

Recanati Winery

Does this look like it's for Passover? Maafe Ne'eman launches 2026 collection across Israel

The bakery chain said its kosher-for-Passover lineup includes cakes, cookies, breads, pastries and ready-made meals, with holiday prices starting at NIS 5.

Kosher for Passover bourekas at Maafe Neeman

Israel’s food news: Preparing for Passover

Springtime optimism on the edge of the glass: A bottle of wine that already pours Passover.

Sauvignon Blanc Wine, Tura Winery.

New Israeli wines for Passover

A lovely reminder from our Galilee, now and also on the Passover holiday table.

Netofa Winery