Jewish and Israeli Holidays
“This week we are reminded that with true faith, eternal hope and the power of prayer, nothing can stop the people of God.”
“In every generation, they rise up against us to destroy us,” Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir posted, citing the words recited from the Haggadah during the Passover service.
“Clearly, we’re at a difficult hour. We’re at war for our lives, for our freedom and also for the freedom of the world,” said the Israeli president.
Prayer notes calling for peace have been sent from Arab countries to the holy site in Jerusalem, and some even from Iran.
The New York City mayor, who is a harsh and frequent critic of Israel, also wove his plans on affordability and to fight U.S. immigration policy into his telling of the holiday story.
It appears as “a living educational framework—a connection between Jewish communities in Israel and abroad, and a reflection of the strength of these communities across generations.”
“It becomes comfort, continuity and a way to feel connected to tradition and to one another at home,” Talia Sabag, of the Manischewitz parent company Kayko, told JNS.
The holiday, which commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and runs from April 1 through 8, often sees large family gatherings and an increase in domestic travel.
Joshua Berman’s new Haggadah tells the Passover story through the lens of ancient Egypt.
“I stood on a chair at the kitchen table, watching mom and Bubbe grate the apples for the charoset, and I would sneak little bits of fruit,” says a daughter who has since become a mother.
Judeo-Persian manuscript honors the Montefiores and their connection to the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
“At a time when Israel is under siege, this is a very, very powerful night,” Ted Deutch, CEO of the AJC, told JNS.
