Norwegian man held for Nepal Chabad House vandalism The suspect smashed and threw around furniture in an apparent antisemitic incident, according to a local rabbi. Canaan Lidor April 20, 2025
How the IDF Rabbinate prepared for Pesach It involved some 200,000 pounds of matzah and combat-friendly “seder kits.” Rabbi Chaim Goldberg April 18, 2025
The lost seder plates: A glimpse into a vanished Jewish world The centuries-old seder plates photographed by Theodor Harburger in the 1920s may be the only remnants we have of many Jewish families from Bavaria. Yochai Ben-Ghedalia April 15, 2025
Israeli chief rabbis urge world Jewry to pray for hostages during Passover "Just as You brought our ancestors out from slavery to redemption, so, too, may You appear for Your children who are held in captivity and deliver them," they wrote. JNS Staff April 9, 2025
Curiosity and empathy, educational lessons from the Passover seder The educational framework of the Haggadah suggests a model to emulate in our relationships, especially if we want to support people who are struggling. Tamar Appel April 9, 2025
Eight reasons why this Passover is different from all others … Down through the ages, Jews have gathered with family and friends on the seder night to relive their people’s most dramatic and defining moment in history. This year, it’s especially so. Deborah Fineblum April 7, 2025
A taste of Morocco for the Passover seder When the Jews were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th century, they brought their own culinary customs from Spain, where beans and legumes were eaten during the holiday. Ethel G. Hofman April 4, 2025
This year, Elijah came early: A hostage’s breathtaking defiance From the deepest depths of earth to the highest realms of heaven, the prayers of Eli Sharabi created a bridge between worlds. Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann March 31, 2025
