Matza

Beyond the headlines: Implications of a Matzah shortage - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

APRIL 14, 2026|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR

Passover 2026: This is the healthy spread for matzah – and what to avoid

The complete spread guide for Passover: What is really healthy, how many calories are hidden in one teaspoon, and which spread will keep you full over time without spiking blood sugar levels?

APRIL 6, 2026|ByDR. MAYA ROSMAN

A MAN wraps fresh matza during Passover in Ashdod in 2016

Passover Seder night: The deeper meaning of matzah and the urgency of the Exodus

“When a mitzvah comes to your hand, do not let it ‘become leavened.’”

APRIL 1, 2026|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ

Matzah is not really "fattening" as people think

You really have to get to know matzah properly

Does matzah really make you gain weight, harm digestion, or raise cholesterol? Everything you need to know about calories, fiber, and the small habits that make a big difference during Passover.

MARCH 30, 2026|ByDR. MAYA ROSMAN

Passover the freedom, please

MARCH 30, 2015ByDOVID BEN-MEIR

Bitter Sweet

APRIL 22, 2014ByDAVID WILDER

Why was a ton of matza delivered to the US Army in France during World War I

It was sent to the ‘gangsters’ in the 77th Division

APRIL 17, 2014ByLENNY BEN-DAVID

Packing a shipment of matzot on April 9, 1919 for the 77th division for men of Jewish faith in the American Expeditionary Force for Passover, at Warehouse No. 40, Q.M.C. Depot, St. Denis (France)

Charities deliver 200,000 shmura matzot to soldiers

Matzot donated baked in Kfar Chabad, and sent in packages of three to soldiers; IDF Rabbinate provides shmura matzot to any soldier who requests them.

APRIL 16, 2014ByJEREMY SHARON