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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.
 An illustrative image of a Passover Seder table.

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

Shabbat candles

Passover candle lighting times for Israel and US

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

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


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

From dawn fishing trips to Ki Tavo’s first fruits: say thank you, share your blessings, and let giving, not ego, guide the High Holy Days.

 (Illustrative) FISHING IN Lake Kinneret, in Tiberias.

The promotions and new home items

New home fragrances, free Passover activities for kids, festive chocolate boxes, and luxury kitchen news—everything fresh for spring 2025 in Israel.

 Portus Cale available at Pitaro Hecht, 250 ml diffusers starting from NIS 465

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

Passover is not only a time for cleaning and refreshing your home – it’s also a great opportunity to earn a bit of money from furniture you no longer use. Here’s how to do it right.

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

The promotions and new items for the home

Holiday deals for Passover: discounts on home goods, gifts, furniture, appliances, cookware, fashion, and exclusive holiday packages from major Israeli brands and retailers nationwide.

 Ofer Malls are launching a special Passover promotion offering hundreds of holiday gifts for just NIS 25

10 delicious and kosher cakes for Passover 2025

Flourless – the mind-blower, the majestic one, and the undisputed winner.

 Mimi

Many wines, in all price ranges, to suit all kinds of tastes

Including an excellent bottle for NIS 40: Worthwhile wine recommendations for Passover 2025.

 Wine recommendations for Passover

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

Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall to host pop art festival during Passover intermediate days

A colorful pop art festival for the whole family, with exhibitions, interactive displays, and creative workshops free of charge – at Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall during the Passover intermediate days.

 Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall to host pop art festival during Passover intermediate days

For a second straight Passover, Jews mark Festival of Freedom while hostages remain in Gaza

Jews worldwide are preparing to leave seats empty at their tables to symbolize the hostages’ plight, or share the stories of hostages during their seders, for the second straight year.

 The Asufa haggadah for 2025 includes multiple images showing yellow chairs at seder tables, symbolizing the Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza.