The Exodus

Partial statue of Ramesses the Great found in ancient Egyptian capital city along Nile

Ramesses II (“Ramesses the Great”) is believed by many to have been the pharoah in the biblical story of the Exodus.

Partial statue of Ramesses II ("Ramesses the Great") discovered at Tel Faraon, Egypt, April 23, 2026.
CHERRY TREES blossom in New York City in April.

The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion

Exodus from Egypt (Edward Poynter)

When miracles demand courage: A moral reading of Exodus for our time - opinion

Exodus from Egypt (Edward Poynter)

In every generation: The revolutionary spirit of Passover - opinion


Passover, finding freedom: From Yannai to Bruce Springsteen

Unlike Yannai, Springsteen recognizes that the truest redemption happens within the individual: in the blessed, rare moments of the night, out of reach of the cruel binaries of boss man and worker

 WHY SUCH joy from our poets about redemption at night? Because they recognize that however agonizing and slow, despair does dissipate as morning comes and light arises.

Passover: Why the Exodus resonates with Jews from Arab countries

At this year’s Seder, Jews with roots in Arab and Muslim countries might be reflecting, in spite of all the hardships, that the exodus was a blessing and a liberation from persecution.

 Jews being airlifted from Iraq

Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom

As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.

 Alexander Gardner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln, taken on November 8, 1863.

Passover: Trapped in freedom

Passover is perfectly suited for savoring the freedom we sometimes take for granted. In many ways, the modern world embodies the revolution of Passover.

 PASSOVER IS also a moment to scrutinize freedom’s latent dangers.

Passover: Some fun facts, figures for the holiday - primer

Here are some facts and figures – use them to test your Passover IQ, and feel free to share them at your Seder!

 ALL-IMPORTANT: Children take part in a practice Seder.

Outside forces push the Jews back to Israel

During the Exodus, the global acceptance of God likely contributed to the Jews’ own strengthening of faith.

 EARLY SUPPORTER: Reverend William Hechler and family.

Parashat Bo: The politics of extinction

Religious Jews must demonstrate the beauty and dignity of a life of divine commandment and moral commitment.

 GOLD: PSYCHOLOGICAL investment.

Thinking long-term about stock - opinion

Age is a case of mind over matter, if you don't mind then it doesn't matter-Satchel Paige

 Worshippers wearing facemasks with rabbit faces make offerings of incense sticks at lunar new year

Parashat Shemot: Attitudes about us

With the rise of anti-Jewish behavior around the world, we also need to pause and realize we are not alone as we have been in the past.

 THE UN General Assembly, New York – which passed 15 anti-Israel resolutions last year.

Parashat Shemot: Courageous woman in Pharaoh’s palace

Pharaoh’s daughter is one of the courageous women we meet in parashat Shemot, alongside the Hebrew midwives Shifra and Pu’ah, Yocheved and Miriam.

 SANDRA KRAIL (L) of the Netherlands seen during a ceremony at Yad Vashem honoring her grandparents Johannes and Jantje Keijl-Schoemaler as Righteous Among the Nations.