Passover

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist who hosted musical Passover seders, dies at 84

“To life! To Phil! Our love will not fade away! Eternally grateful,” the Jewish vocalist Jeannette Ferber posted on Facebook, alongside a picture showing herself with Lesh at a seder.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
28/10/2024

Finding the balance: What Jewish law teaches us about avoiding political extremes?

The liberals are cursing the conservatives; the conservatives are cursing the liberals. Accusations from friends and congregants alike, seeing only the other at fault, blind to our own shortcomings.

By HYIM SHAFNER
15/07/2024

There's something to look forward to: Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise ship arrives in Europe

Royal Caribbean to launch Allure of the Seas cruise in Europe during Passover 2025 with special rates.

By MEITAL SHARABI
04/07/2024

Secular kibbutz is harvesting wheat for matzah for next year's Passover

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Today's antisemitism could be more dangerous than ever

Despite the grim times, there is room for hesitant optimism.

By JORDAN COPE
16/05/2024

Israel’s Independence Day is a time for mourning and celebration

Challenging traditional Jewish mourning practices during the Omer, exploring their historical development and significance in Jewish time.

By DR. MIJAL BITTON/JTA
10/05/2024

Sorry to burst your bubble, but Passover is Zionist - comment

The anti-Haggadot and anti-seders claimed to create "collective Jewishness beyond Zionism," which is nothing but the abandonment of heritage, legacy, and tradition.

How did Jews celebrate Passover during a war?

The story of the exodus of Jews from Egypt and of despots trying to destroy us has occurred in a sinusoidal pattern throughout history.

By FRED NAIDER
05/05/2024

Bleecker Bakery: Out for breakfast in Netanya

It’s a great place to sit and watch the comings and goings of our fellow Israelis, spending their Friday morning on shopping sprees.

Hostage family members place Be'eri sukkah at entrance to Kirya army base

According to Kan, the families stated, “Passover is over, we are all still in Sukkot.”

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