Passover, or "Pesach" in Hebrew, is one of the Jewish religion’s "most sacred and widely observed holidays," notes History.com. Passover commemorates the Israelites’ departure from ancient Egypt, ...

As Passover approached, those preparing for the holiday began cleaning their homes, discarding leavened products and getting ready for family meals and gatherings, including the Seder night. This is a ...

Jewish communities are commemorating Passover, which this year began at sundown Wednesday and ends Thursday. Sacred traditions and Seders are ways it is observed. Seders are feasts among families, ...

As Passover begins this week, it provides us with a critical opportunity to reflect on immigration, freedom, and the holiday’s relevance for Jews and non-Jews alike. Today more than ever. “When ...

Connection, both to our ancestors and with others around the world, is a powerful tool in the fight against loneliness and depression. AI has taken the world by storm recently, dazzling many and ...

In preparing for the upcoming Passover holiday and the associated Seders—festive meals when millions of Jews and their families will sit down as a community to recount the Exodus from Egypt, ...

Slavery is a despicable institution. Sadly, it is also an ancient and persistent institution. It has existed since time immemorial and is still in existence today in certain parts of the world.

Oy vey! It's a pandemic Passover. The good news is you don't have to sit next to Uncle Morty again this year and hear the same story about the time he found that heirloom stamp that was worth 300 ...

Passover emphasizes charity and helping others, particularly providing for those in need. The tradition of "Maot Chitim" ensures everyone can participate in the holiday, regardless of their financial ...

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