Passover

How can Israel celebrate its victories when hostages remain in captivity?

Our tradition teaches us to hold two truths at once. We must cry over suffering and celebrate over deliverance. 

By DANIEL M. ROSEN
16/04/2025

MK Gilad Kariv sends letter of support to Josh Shapiro after arson attack

In his letter, Kariv emphasized that the attack represented not just a threat to Shapiro personally but "an assault on the values of freedom, tolerance, and religious faith."

Jews are not obligated to defend Mahmoud Khalil or his civil liberties

Make no mistake: It’s not our job as Jews, currently the most maligned and imperiled minority group in America, to advocate on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil nor of any terror-aligned jihadi.

By DAVID CHRISTOPHER KAUFMAN
16/04/2025

Former hostage Eliya Cohen makes first visit to Western Wall after release

The visit marked exactly one year after Eliya’s mother, Sigi Cohen, prayed at the Western Wall for her son's safe return.

The power of telling the whole story: Honoring truth and complexity

To make space for a truth that isn’t ours. And to carry it with the same weight we ask for our own.

By JACOB SCHIMMEL
15/04/2025

Building bridges at the Seder table: An enduring message of the four children

Let the Seder serve as a catalyst for action, a reminder that we are not merely passive observers of history, but active participants in shaping its course. 

By EVAN BERNSTEIN
15/04/2025

Stop wasting food: The Passover challenge of excess and hunger

This Passover, let us recommit to values that truly matter. Let us consume with intention and give with generosity.

By GIDI KROCH
15/04/2025

Protesters spread pita in front of Likud MK's home in call for hostages' return

The protest was also a jab at Silman, who caused the dissolution of the previous government due to a dispute over a decision to allow leavened bread in hospitals during Passover.

The promotions and new home items

New home fragrances, free Passover activities for kids, festive chocolate boxes, and luxury kitchen news—everything fresh for spring 2025 in Israel.

By WALLA! HOME , DESIGN
14/04/2025

Hiking the Holy Land: Israel’s outdoors during Passover

There’s no better opportunity to head outdoors than Passover. After all, one of the defining qualities of our slavery in Egypt was our inability to take time for ourselves.

By SUSANNAH SCHILD
14/04/2025
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