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Tag: Exodus Story

0 Israel Holidays

Inside 10 new haggadahs for 2024: America and Israel take their places at the seder table

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Apr

This article highlights 10 new haggadahs for 2024 that cater to a range of themes and audiences, including a focus on Zionism, American patriotism, and modern-day relevance.

0 Television/Film Jewish Law

‘Testament: The Story of Moses’ is one of Netflix’s top shows — and it features multiple rabbis

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 2 Apr

Netflix's new series, Testament: The Story of Moses, has emerged as a popular show, featuring a retelling of the Exodus story with commentary from religious leaders of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim backgrounds.

0 Holidays

Jewish jokes for your Passover Seder table

Chanie Kirschner in Forward · 25 Mar

This article offers a collection of Jewish jokes suitable for sharing at the Passover Seder to lighten the mood during the holiday.

0 History Israel

Oct. 7 upended my sense of safety. Studying the Exodus story is helping me reclaim it

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 15 Jan

In this article, the author discusses how studying the Exodus story in the Torah has provided them comfort and a sense of reclaiming safety in the face of contemporary antisemitism and threats facing Israel and the Jewish people.

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With Israel At War, Prayer Helps Me Cope

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 30 Nov 2023

In this personal essay, the author reflects on the power of prayer in times of distress, drawing inspiration from the experience of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

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Passover’s Rupture and Reconstruction

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 3 Apr 2023

In this article, the author explores the evolution of the Passover Seder and its focus on the Exodus story in the absence of the Temple and the korban pesah (Passover sacrifice).

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How ‘A Rugrats Passover’ became an iconic holiday special

ALanger in Forward · 8 Apr 2020

"A Rugrats Passover" marked a significant moment in Jewish representation on television when it aired in 1995 as part of the popular animated show "Rugrats."

0 Politics Education

The “Still Leaving Egypt, After All These Years” Edition

Promised Podcast · 29 Mar 2018

In this podcast, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the enduring support for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu despite corruption allegations, the debate over transitioning from a public to a mixed public-private higher education system, and the relevance of the story of the Exodus and the 40 years that followed for contemporary Israel.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Oh, These Bleeding Broad City Liberals

Sara Ivry in Tablet · 21 Apr 2016

In the final episode of Broad City's third season, titled "Jews on a Plane," Abbi and Ilana embark on a trip to Israel exploring their Jewish heritage.

0 Politics Israel

How do you solve a problem like Ted Cruz?

Promised Podcast · 2 Apr 2015

Allison, Don, and Noah engage in discussions on Ted Cruz's support for Israel amidst his presidential candidacy announcement, the issue of ex-generals influencing Israeli politics, and the relevance of the Exodus story in modern Israel.