Judaism

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Laniado Hospital launches gourmet meals for Passover

The new menu, launched on the Passover Seder, features among among others, roast beef in wine sauce, confit carrots and mushrooms.

The story of Passover: Jewish-Roman wars and the power of friendship

The origins of the Haggadah are not clear, but the commandment to retell the Exodus comes from a strange night-long meeting of five sages.

By JACOB SIVAK
23/04/2024

Passover: Universal lessons from the environment

What instruction does our shared environment teach us about creating healthier and more vibrant democracies derived from a communal understanding of freedom?

Passover 2024: Five hidden gems of Israel to experience on Hol Hamoed

This list unveils five gems, scattered across Israel from north to south, offering unforgettable experiences for you and your family.

By TALY SHARON
23/04/2024

Passover: The storied Haggadot of the National Library of Israel

The National Library of Israel has the world's largest Haggadah collection, includes some of the oldest Haggadot.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN , JUDITH SUDILOVSKY
23/04/2024

Impacted by two wars, Jewish Ukrainian refugees celebrate a special Passover in Poland

Now over 2 years since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, and over 6 months since the hostages were kidnapped in Israel, the celebrations were said to hold a special meaning.

Passover 2024: The different Jewish traditions for the Seder night

A look at some of the diverse traditions Jews of different backgrounds have for the Passover Seder.

How are Jews celebrating Passover amid the hostage crisis and Iran's threat?

While past years have celebrated freedom from captivity, this year the festival falls as some 133 hostages remain captive in Gaza after having been kidnapped by Hamas over six months ago.

What lessons can we learn from the Haggadah this Passover?

I believe there are six important insights we can learn from the Haggadah about our current situation. 

This Haggadah can help you have a Zionist Seder this Passover

Made by Dr. Marvin Chinitz, this Haggadah is meant to stress the Zionist side of the Haggadah’s narrative.

By MORDECHAI BECK
22/04/2024
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