Passover

Trade war meets tradition: Canadian Jews confront a Manischewitz-free Passover

All US-produced wines and spirits have been pulled from the shelves across the province of Ontario in response to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

Manischewitz wine, Joseph Jacobs Advertising.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands silently during a press conference on the Air Canada Express crash at Terminal B in LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026 in New York City.

Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion

Exodus from Egypt (Edward Poynter)

Passover and peoplehood: The ongoing struggle with empire - opinion

Gluten-free flours

Is gluten-free flour really healthy? Dr. Maya Rosman answers once and for all


Staying put: Realizing a modern Exodus amid times of challenge - opinion

In this sense, remaining in the land at this time is a particularly profound expression of that ancient story. It says: We are already part of the journey, and we want to be nowhere other than here.'

YOUNG WOMEN study at Jerusalem’s Midreshet Lindenbaum

Two Passover initiatives target isolation and safety for Israel’s elderly

The initiatives involved the Social Equality Ministry and the Advancement of the Status of Women, the Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC), Tzalir Fund, and Mifal HaPais. 

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

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.

Matzah is not really "fattening" as people think

Jezreel Valley Winery is preparing for Passover

The people of the valley bottled the valley’s soil, to the life of all of Israel.

Nahalal White, Jezreel Valley Winery

This is the healthiest vegetable for Passover – that protects the heart and the digestive system

Leek may look like a simple vegetable, but it contains important nutritional components that affect the digestive system, heart health, and also brain function.

Leek

Thinking games that will keep children occupied in the safe room

From innovations on the chessboard to augmented reality and classic board games – this is how you can turn time spent in the protected space into a bonding and educational family experience.

Thinking games that will keep children occupied in the safe room

Kosher for Passover snacks

Crispiness, melt-in-the-mouth texture, Passover compliance: A bag that knows how to do Passover.

Kosher for Passover snacks, POOF

Life under fire, shifting battle lines, and history’s role in Israel’s present conflicts

The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast hosts Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash offer a window into daily life in Israel amid ongoing regional conflict, as well as broader strategic implications.

Life under fire, shifting battle lines, and history’s role in Israel’s present conflicts

From Egypt to Jerusalem: Passover inspires hope and security - opinion

“Next year in Jerusalem” reflects centuries of faith, miracles, and God’s ongoing protection of the Jewish people.

 A traditional Seder table setting.

Passover cleaning is more dangerous this year – this is how you protect your family members

The days before Passover are when people clean their homes, and reports of poisoning from cleaning materials rise. This year, with children at home, the risk is even greater.

Strong cleaning materials help us keep the home sparkling, but they can be harmful if not used correctly