Seder

Passover: The foundations of faith of Seder night

Three foundations of faith found in the Ten Plagues; three purposes toward which Judaism aspires and which we seek to impart.

Empty chairs, mirrors and pomegranates: How Jews are bringing the war to their seder table

The new rituals come alongside the perennial bevy of supplements to the traditional haggadah text that seek to make the holiday’s themes relevant to the present day.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
18/04/2024

In the Kitchen with Henny: Seder-inspired recipes to eat throughout Passover

I felt inspired this year to take some of these foods and bring them into the chag to be enjoyed in the days following the Seder as well.

By HENNY SHOR
13/04/2024

'It's Not B'Seder': Injecting some fun into Passover

It’s Not B’Seder, which in Hebrish (Hebrew-English) means “It’s not okay,” can also mean “It’s not in the Seder.” Strictly speaking, the content in the book is not part of the Seder ritual.

'Empowering Seder Conversations': Making Passover Seder inclusive

It includes contributions from 35 Torah scholars, friends, and “heroes who contribute beautiful and inspiring pieces of Torah while facing daily speech, language, and disability struggles.”

As Passover and Earth Day coincide, movement calls on Jews to go vegan

JVL has launched a major campaign called Passover Earth Day, asking people to take a pledge and go vegan.

By BEN BRESKY
13/04/2024

Four Passover conversations with God

We all possess characteristics of each child, and during Passover we conduct each of these four conversations in parallel.

Yad Sarah encourages Israelis to welcome recovering heroes, evacuees, and seniors to the Seder

Yad Sarah, Israel’s leading NGO, extends Passover aid amidst the war surge, offering medical equipment loans, oxygen concentrators, and power generators for comfort and support.

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
A MAN wraps fresh matza during Passover in Ashdod in 2016

Passover as an opportunity to teach our kids about hard work

A good time to have a conversation about money might be during preparations for the holiday as we spend huge amounts of money.

By AARON KATSMAN
07/04/2024
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