Jewish and Israeli Holidays
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.
“Many volunteers have never had the chance to meet a survivor in person, and hearing their stories firsthand makes the impact of their work tangible,” an organizer told JNS.
Shelley Atlas Serber told JNS that the information about Passover products can help people who are making the holiday at home after travel plans to Israel were canceled.
The brand told JNS that it will be “evaluating packaging differentiation and working with our retail partners to ensure clearer in-store separation and signage where needed.”
