Passover

Jerusalem Day: Israelis cannot afford to take a united Jerusalem for granted - opinion

Jerusalem Day should be appreciated and celebrated in all its manifestations – as a historic achievement, a political challenge, and a spiritual opportunity.

 Jewish men dance with Israeli flags during Jerusalem Day celebrations at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, May 26, 2025.
Israeli security personnel arrive as Muslim worshippers gather outside the Dome of the Rock within the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for Friday noon prayers in the Old City of Jerusalem on April 10, 2026.

Twenty-one detained as police thwart attempt to bring Passover sacrifice to Temple Mount

LEARNING IN the bomb shelter.

Beyond the headlines: Finding an anchor in the shelter - opinion

PROF. YISRAEL AUMANN speaks at a Nov. 2005 news conference at the Hebrew University, after winning the Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on conflict and cooperation through game theory analysis. He shares the prize with American economist Thomas Schelling.

From Passover to sirens: Why Jewish survival still demands action - opinion


No choking taste: The secret to soft and sweet Passover pancakes

Who said you can’t enjoy fluffy pancakes on Passover? This recipe shows that with matzah flour and potato starch you can make soft, indulgent pancakes that feel like a holiday treat.

Kosher for Passover Pancakes.

Voice dedications and videos: Shufersal launches app for redeeming the Gold Gift Card

The app enables receiving digital gift cards, sending gifts, and adding personal dedications - without physical cards.

The new “Gold Gift Card” app.

Passover candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Passover candle lighting times for your area.

Shabbat candles

Brand news: When Europe arrives in Israel and everything you need for Passover

A gift with value, Sahara in Israel, between past and future, who whispers to the skin, spring colors, kosher innovations, and holiday gifts.

A museum of fashion

Georgia political candidate apologizes for Passover ad that featured challah

The ad quickly drew ridicule online, particularly after Greg Bluestein, a Jewish Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter, tweeted about it on Saturday, writing, “It’s the thought that counts, I guess.”

A Georgia Democratic candidate for the state Senate, Nathalie Kanani, came under ridicule after a Passover ad published in the Atlanta Jewish Times reportedly featured challah, a leavened bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. April 5, 2026.

Jewish Ukrainians celebrate Passover despite ongoing war with Russia

Chief Rabbi and Chabad shliach Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, along with his son Rabbi Ariel Markovitch, held a series of events at the beginning of Passover, aimed at reaching every Jew in Kyiv.

KYIV'S CHIEF Rabbi, Yonatan Markovitch, with his congregation.

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?

Matzah

Passover 2026: The truth behind horseradish revealed

Pungent, sinus-opening and often disguised as wasabi: Discover the health secrets of horseradish, who it suits less and what really happens when its famous heat “rises to the head”.

Horseradish

Western Wall priestly blessing limited to 50 as High Court permits larger anti-war protests

The enforced restrictions at the Western Wall sparked controversy after the High Court intervened in the dispute over Saturday night’s anti-war protests.

THE PRIESTLY BLESSING takes place at the Western Wall, April 5, 2026.

20 minutes to prepare – and a taste of abroad: The perfect dessert for Passover

Everyone makes pavlova for the holiday, but with the same ingredients you can create a far more special, surprising, and unforgettable dessert that feels like a cloud and tastes like heaven.

Austrian Nockerl.