Minister demands UN provide matzah, wine to Israeli hostages for Passover Jerusalem Affairs Minister Meir Porush made the demand so that the remaining hostages “can at least symbolically observe the holiday.” April 19, 2024
Next year, Brooklyn matzah thief won’t be free Muntaquim Durant, 44, was sentenced for two-and-a-half to five years for stealing more than $94,000 from a matzah factory before Passover. Dec. 19, 2023
Proposed new rules on coal, wood ovens poised to hit matzah bakeries “We don’t want to hurt businesses in the city,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in response to worries and criticism. July 5, 2023
If Passover hadn’t made its mark on the US Navy forever, ‘dayenu!’ Two Jewish, retired naval leaders tell some memorable stories of holiday seders at sea. Menachem Wecker April 4, 2023
Kids, get ready to tackle Passover platters A bit of creativity can make matzah fun for the whole family. Jennifer Stempel March 29, 2023
Jewish shoppers struggle with highest prices in recent memory for Passover food Some experts say costs are steep even when adjusted for inflation, while kosher-food companies point to other factors, such as staff shortages. Faygie Holt March 23, 2023
Biggest matzah in Israel displayed at President’s Residence The matzah is 6 meters long and weighs 6 kilograms, and took 20 people three hours to bake. April 10, 2022
How Jews in Ukraine will celebrate Passover Since most people will not be able to leave their homes, Chabad-Lubavitch’s Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine has prepared more than 50,000 seder kits complete with shmurah matzah, grape juice, bitter herbs and Haggadahs. Menachem Posner April 6, 2022
British company produces 1 million kosher-for-Passover matzahs for Ukraine Roughly 70,000 boxes were ordered; the packages will be sent to Hungary and then transferred to Ukraine. April 1, 2022
