Judaism

A deeper reflection: Why the Passover story still matters today - opinion

The lesson that lingers is that freedom is not just about leaving a place of hardship; it is about creating a reality where that hardship does not repeat itself.

FOR ISRAEL in the here and now, these ideas are playing out in real time
THEODOR HERZL, the solution appeared straightforward. Pictured: Theodor Herzl’s portrait on the 100-lira note (preceding the shekel), 1965

The sky is no longer silent: Antisemitism persists, but Jews are no longer defenseless - opinion

Jewish book lovers gather at the Jewish Book Council's offices in Manhattan, July 19, 2023.

Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli, Zionist voices’

DAILY DIET: The Creator gave us clear guidelines.

Parashat Shmini: Guarding a pure heart


High Court raises Western Wall visitor cap to 100, keeps broader wartime prayer policy under review

The petition comes a day after the High Court intervened in the dispute over anti-war protests, criticizing the Home Front Command’s framework and later ordering the state to allow demonstrations.

A view of the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem's Old City, where the traditional Priestly Blessing (Birkat Cohanim) is held during the Passover holiday under attendance restrictions due to the ongoing war, April 5, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani: What side of the Muslim world are you on? - opinion

In contrast to global Muslim leaders who are speaking out against the Iranian regime, there has been a striking silence from some who claim to speak on behalf of the Muslim world, namely, Mamdani.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

Post-Passover recipes to try: Bagels, veggie soup, chicken, and almond cookies

Cozy post-Passover recipes you’ll love: homemade bagels, veggie soup, crispy chicken, and almond cookies to enjoy with loved ones.

Chinese almonds

Voices Israel anthology 2025: Celebrating English poetry shaped by war, love, and memory

War, love and memory intertwine in Voices Israel’s 2025 anthology, a powerful collection of global poetry shaped by Oct. 7 and beyond.

Typewriter.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.

Shabbat candles

In the shadow of the Holocaust, survivors kept Passover alive in 1946 - opinion

The first post-Holocaust Passover brought survivors together to reclaim dignity, remember loss, and celebrate survival.

Dachau (seen 2020): The stench, the skeletal figures, the degradation.

Passover, war and faith: Moral clarity matters in Israel’s defense - opinion

As Passover begins, a rabbinic voice challenges the Pope’s remarks on war, arguing that Jewish ethics demand moral clarity and the obligation of self-defense.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to the media as he leaves the papal residence to head back to the Vatican, in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, March 31, 2026.

Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment

In a year of war, Jewish holidays reflect reality, where freedom is less about ideals and more about safety and survival.

On Wednesday night, we will talk about freedom, with the specter of ballistic missiles, safe rooms, and red-alert sirens still fresh in our minds.

A Passover tribute: Kindness from a Jerusalem neighborhood pharmacy

Every year as Seder approaches, we all look for inspiration in how to make our Seder even richer than the year before.

Mrs. Glassman enjoys a cup of coffee at one of the Jerusalem cafés she frequented

Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table

Passover celebrates liberty, tradition, and the evolving ways we mark the Seder night.

Rabbi Daniel Burstyn conducting a Seder on Kibbutz Lotan.