Judaism

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: What you need to know about the Jewish holiday

What is the story of Passover, What are its various traditions and rules, And just what dates will it be taking place this year? Here is everything you need to know.

22/04/2024

11 Passover haggadah supplements to print if you want to discuss October 7 at your seder

Alongside the traditional haggadah, a variety of new supplements aim to help Jews grapple with the events of the last seven months.

By JTA STAFF
22/04/2024

Biden centers hostages, Middle East tensions in Passover message

"This Passover falls particularly hard on hostage families trying to honor the spirit of the holiday – a story centered on freedom – while their loved ones remain in captivity," the statement said.

SHIN-DC brings together Jews and Muslims with Moroccan post-Passover tradition

Mimouna, the post-Passover festival, is a celebration of neighbourliness which sees the doors of Jewish homes left open to welcome others inside.

Passover 2024: Finding God's presence as the Jewish state fights to survive

Jewish history is cyclical: What happened before will happen again. But it also changes and advances.

The duality of the Passover Seder

The final Haggadah was a masterpiece of experience that remains a touchstone of Jewish faith, identity, and practice across the world today.

By NECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH
20/04/2024

'Raizi and the Passover Plans': A book for ages 9-120

Below are excerpts from the first chapter of Raizi and the Passover Plans, for your delectation.

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