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Israeli survivors, evacuees prepare for Mimouna celebrations amid war

Many Israeli cities are already making preparations for the post-Passover parties, with Israelis who have been through the hardest moments in their lives deciding to celebrate as well

Ilana Curiel, Matan Tzuri, Itamar Eichner, Israel Moshkovitz | 04.28.24

The simplest no-fuss matzo ball recipe for busy cooks

After looking far and wide, we've found the ideal matzo ball recipe to boost your holiday broth

Meir Bulka | 04.28.24

Enjoy this tasty carrot and fennel salad with vinaigrette and orange dressing

Healthy and delicious: Easy to make salad for Passover with its crunchiness and rich dressing

Naama Ran | 04.27.24

Celebrate Passover with a luscious lemon almond cake

Lemon, cream, butter and almonds: a simple and elegant cake perfect for the kitniyot-eating crowd this holiday

Yael Garti | 04.26.24

Passover 2024 - a cause for optimism

Opinion: By recalling our ancestors' centuries of suffering on Passover, we not only remember their pain but cultivate a compassionate imagination; despite threats, Israel moves forward, reclaiming the Jewish people's strength and dignity

Rabbi Marc Schneier | 04.26.24

הבן הרשע מוצג בתור חייל בהגדה של פסח מפראג, שט"ז

Why is the wicked son portrayed as a soldier? The history of the four sons in the Passover Haggadah

Haggadic illustrations of the four sons in the Passover tale can teach us a lot about Jewish societies in the past, from a wicked soldier to a wizened sage

Prof. Jeffrey Woolf | 04.26.24

Thousands at Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall

Worshipers join together in prayer for the return of the hostages, for the well-being of the IDF soldiers and security forces, for the healing of the wounded, and for peace for the people of Israel

Ynet | 04.25.24

Burning of chametz in the Me'a She'arim neighborhood, 1983

Jewish National Fund archive reveals Passover celebrations from Israel's first decades

Jewish National Fund showcases rare archival photos depicting how Passover celebration was observed in the early years of Israel, between 1940-1980

Ynetnews | 04.23.24

הילולה בבית הכנסת בעיר אל-מחלה אל-כוברא שבמצרים, 1967

From Jeremiah through to Maimonides and the Lavon Affair: the history of Egypt's Jewish Community

Home to some of Judaism's greatest thinkers, the Land of the Nile's once-bustling Jewish community left behind 2,500 years of rich cultural heritage, from antiquity through Maimonides in Medieval times and the ultimate expulsion of the Jews under the Nasser regime

Yogev Israeli | 04.22.24

'Bible says Children of Israel left Egypt with great wealth, we left with nothing'

Moshe Saban-Cohen and Matild Cohen-Levi, who made Aliyah to Israel from Egypt, recall their memories of the Nile and the reasons they left their wealth behind to start over in the Promised Land

Yogev Israeli | 04.22.24

'Israel in Egypt' by Edward Poynter, 1867

Exodus story is the focus of the Jewish bible, but Egyptian sources barely mention the Hebrew slaves

Available ancient Egyptian sources don’t mention events documented in the Haggadah, or even specific names like that of the star of the Passover story, Moses, says Israeli scholar. So what can we glean from the scarce historical record of ancient Israelites in the Nile Delta?

Matan Shor | 04.22.24

Redeemed to Zion with joy

Passover Seder story of escaping Pharaoh and seeking freedom deeply resonates with Israelis, highlighting ongoing plight of Hamas hostages in Gaza, who yearn for liberty similar to ancient Israelites

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz | 04.22.24

Passover charoset: why is it good for our health

Charoset, a Passover staple rich in zinc and vitamin C, boosts immunity; its ingredients vary by region in Israel, including apples, nuts and spices; consumption in moderation is advised, and those with nut allergies should avoid it

Dr. Tori Goldstein | 04.22.24

קמפיין להחזרת החטופים שמופץ בצפון אמריקה

Israel launches international campaign to highlight plight of Hamas hostages

Campaign to be launched in North America hours before Passover Eve, consisting of five different videos, each featuring five hostages within family photos taken on the last Passover Eve

Itamar Eichner | 04.22.24

דוד בן גוריון עם חיילי "ההגנה" החוגגים את סדר פסח, שלושה שבועות לפני הכרזת העצמאות

Ben-Gurion as Prophet Elijah: the military Passover Seder that made history

At height of Independence War, weeks before Israel's founding, Ben-Gurion joined a Passover Seder with Haganah fighters in Jerusalem; this event became a blueprint for future IDF Seders

Dr. Joel Rappel | 04.22.24