Passover

Prayers of silence: Why Passover's seventh day is so unique in its quietness

Calling out in prayer and beseeching God to answer our supplications involves an element of entitlement, perhaps even temerity. In contrast, silence reflects humility.

By LEVI COOPER
27/04/2025

My Word: The Butterfly Effect and the difference a year makes

The Hamas-led, Iranian-backed invasion and mega-atrocity on October 7, 2023, when 1,200 were murdered and 251 abducted to Gaza, was an event that has changed the world, not just Israel.

Post-Pesach musings: Focusing on the gifts we receive on Passover

After a difficult Passover, a single woman, a bereaved mother, a freed hostage, and Shabbat-observant teens all deliver stirring lessons in resilience, faith, and Jewish identity.

PRAYING OUTSIDE the Beit Chabad house in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nepal Chabad house vandalized by Norwegian man in suspected antisemitic Passover attack

The suspect broke into the house in the morning of the seventh day of Passover, smashing windows and damaging furniture.

Passover at Dizengoff: "50 Degrees in the Shade" environmental exhibit

21 artists present large-scale installations and animation films addressing the climate crisis at the biennale, opening today (Sunday) and running until June 13.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
21/04/2025

Lunar eclipse over Jerusalem may mark date of Jesus's crucifixion, NASA reports

Some believe that the new data from NASA, paired with Biblical text, could pinpoint the day Jesus was crucified.

Entering the Jewish season of modern remembrance

Jews need to think about memory. We Jews need to remember. The expression borne out of the Holocaust commands us so: Zachor – Remember.

Affordable Passover vacation in Eilat: NIS 1,000 per night for four people

As hotel prices in Eilat rise for the holiday, Almogim Suites offers a quality family alternative with fully equipped apartments, a pool, and prices starting at NIS 1,000 per night.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
20/04/2025

'Next year in Jerusalem': From a prayer to a call for action

Modern Zionism, whether the Herzl or Alkalai version, inspired Jews to no longer think of “Next Year in Jerusalem” as just a prayer but rather as a call to action.

By ALIZA PILICHOWSKI
20/04/2025
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