Religion
Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment
In a year of war, Jewish holidays reflect reality, where freedom is less about ideals and more about safety and survival.
Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table
Coming home: Traveling from Maine to Israel during the Iran war
From ancient Egypt to Amalek: Understanding today’s threats through the Passover story - opinion
Seder night: A crumpled white shirt reveals Passover’s deeper meaning
Rav Amital’s lesson shows that even a rushed Seder can be meaningful and spiritually powerful.
The Seder’s message: Why we diminish our joy for others’ pain on Passover
The spilling of wine at the Seder lessens joy to recognize that freedom came with suffering and calls for empathy toward all.
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.’”
Flying frogs, Seder spins: Unique Passover traditions from Jews around the world
From playful rituals to cherished stories, public figures share how they make their Passover Seders.
On Passover, former Gaza hostages say freedom 'takes on a different meaning' - interview
Former hostages David Cunio and Keith Siegel return home, discovering a deeper, personal meaning of freedom this Passover.
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.
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.
Long-term deradicalization in Gaza faces major hurdles - opinion
Efforts to deradicalize Gaza face geographical and political barriers, making lasting change unlikely.
Anti-Zionist Jews: The wayward sons of our generation - opinion
Some Jews seek Judaism without peoplehood; the Haggadah warns that faith and community are inseparable.
From the October 7 massacre to Operation Roaring Lion, Jews endure, thrive this Passover - opinion
Jewish survival, defiance, and hope shine as Passover 2026 is observed in a world of challenges.
