Seder
Next Year in Jerusalem. This year in Manhattan – opinion
New York’s 12th Congressional District is one of the most Jewish districts in America. Who and what it votes for in the next election cycle will unequivocally determine if hatred and racism have won
Passover is over, but the story isn’t - opinion
My Word: Beyond the 'Four Questions' - opinion
When the Passover Seder comes to life - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: Invisible fighters - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
The power of personal freedom: Finding meaning and joy in a Passover during war - opinion
We can approach this moment with the recognition that Hashem instilled within us this ability to recognize good even in moments of evil.
You don’t have to be Moses: This generation must rise to lead in a time of war - opinion
Each and every one of us should rise to the occasion and seek justice, seek victory, seek fulfillment for this amazing and miraculous country of which we are a part.
A Passover Seder's lost integrity: Why inviting Zohran Mamdani was a strategic misstep - opinion
A Passover Seder is a structured transmission of Jewish memory, beginning with oppression in Egypt and culminating in the affirmation of Jewish continuity.
Cultivate a Zionist I-Thou at Seder with JPPI’s Zionist texts - opinion
Martin Buber urged individuals to cultivate profound, expansive, I-Thou relationships with others – and with broader phenomena like God.
Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion
The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.
The cost of Israel's war is also measured at the Seder table - opinion
Nearly one in four Israelis (24.1%) will celebrate Passover in a more restricted manner this year due to financial constraints.
Passover’s missing heart: The silence at the Seder table - opinion
In Temple times, the Seder was not just a storytelling evening. It was built around a real offering brought in Jerusalem.
Make this year’s seder meaningful when tables are smaller - opinion
We are a link in a chain that stretches back over three millennia, a chain that has endured exile, persecution, and upheaval, yet has never been broken.
From Exodus to Excellence: celebrating Israel’s wins with eight Passover cups of wine - opinion
This Passover, celebrate Israel’s success with eight cups of wine honoring courage, redemption, and victories.