Moses’s name is mentioned no less than 628 times in the Five Books of Moses, yet here, in the one place where he should shine the most, he is missing.
I hope that at the Seder this year, every parent will tell the story in a manner that fits his or her child so that the child may truly understand the meaning of the Exodus.
How the Israelites made their way from Egypt to the Promised Land is open to various archaeological interpretations.
As he reflects on the 15 years it took him to complete this monumental endeavor, he says he would not hesitate to embark on the project all over again.
The Torah tells of two sets of the Ten Commandments. Likewise, Cecil B. DeMille directed two biblical films called "The Ten Commandments," one in 1923 and the other in 1956.
Unlike Yannai, Springsteen recognizes that the truest redemption happens within the individual: in the blessed, rare moments of the night, out of reach of the cruel binaries of boss man and worker
At this year’s Seder, Jews with roots in Arab and Muslim countries might be reflecting, in spite of all the hardships, that the exodus was a blessing and a liberation from persecution.
As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.
Passover is perfectly suited for savoring the freedom we sometimes take for granted. In many ways, the modern world embodies the revolution of Passover.
Here are some facts and figures – use them to test your Passover IQ, and feel free to share them at your Seder!
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