Tag: Passover

In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on Passover, with discussions on Persian and Moroccan Passover traditions, the Streits Matzo Factory, and comedic interpretations of the Haggadah.
Jeff Morgan, the vintner at Covenant Winery, emphasizes the importance of choosing quality kosher wines that are not overly sweet for Passover Seder.
The author reflects on Minister Louis Farrakhan's refusal to address African slavery, particularly in Sudan, Mauritania, Libya, and Nigeria.
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The text explores the concept of waiting, distinguishing between futile waiting and productive waiting, which it terms gestational waiting.
Israeli food writer and TV personality Gil Hovav discusses his new memoir, "Candies from Heaven," reflecting on his upbringing in Jerusalem as part of the Ben-Yehuda family.
The article provides a guide to kosher for Passover alcoholic beverages, highlighting the prohibition against chametz during the holiday.
The podcast episode "Winner's Circle: Ep. 126" features discussions on Purim, the Oscars, and the life of an FBI agent, with guests including film critic Jordan Hoffman and former FBI agent Asha Rangappa.
At the 2018 Kosher Food and Wine Experience in NYC, the writer selected the best white, red, rosé, and fruit wines, along with a high-quality tequila for Passover or Purim celebrations.
The author reflects on reclaiming the term "Jew" in public discourse, noting the unequal treatment compared to terms like "Christian."
In this segment, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern of Tel Aviv Review discuss three significant topics, including the recent controversy surrounding public broadcasting in Israel, the government's decision to build a new settlement, and the political implications of Passover, a holiday known for its themes of freedom and redemption.
In episode 85 of "The Bagel Show" on Unorthodox, the podcast explores the global love for bagels and their significance to Jewish culture.
The article discusses American Jews' tendency to adapt or create new traditions around Jewish holidays like Passover to fit modern lifestyles, highlighting examples such as kosher-style eating, shortened shiva periods, and moving religious services to Sundays.
Shmura matzo is a type of matzo that is closely supervised from the time the wheat is harvested to ensure it does not come into contact with water before baking, making it suitable for the Passover holiday.
The poem "Conjoined Twins" by Yehoshua November reflects on the author's father's experience as a resident in a hospital when his young mother gave birth to conjoined twins with one heart.
Morley Safer, the renowned broadcast journalist, shared his Jewish identity and practices in an interview featured in Stars of David.
In a discussion on the StreetWise Hebrew podcast, host Guy Sharrett delves into the multifaceted meanings of the Hebrew word "kasher" beyond its common association with kashrut rules.
Harriet Tubman, known as "Moses" for her courageous efforts in leading slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, had a significant impact on African American history.
The "Four Sons for a New Generation" edition discusses modern interpretations of the four sons from the Midrash, aligning them with contemporary archetypes.
The writer reflects on her journey towards self-liberation and self-acceptance following her divorce, particularly in the context of celebrating Pesach without her children and the societal pressure to be liked by everyone.
The essay discusses the complex history of Portuguese Jews in Suriname, particularly focusing on David Nassy and his family in the seventeenth century.
The author reflects on their childhood experiences of Passover cleaning in a hoarding household, where the holiday offered a welcome break from domestic chaos.
The discussion delves into the theme of resurrection in various contexts, drawing from T.S. Eliot's poetry, Christian beliefs, rabbinic Judaism, and a contemporary novel by Don DeLillo.
The poem "The Kid from the Haggadah" by El Lissitzky describes a scene at a market where a poor kid is bought by a father, setting the stage for a popular song to emerge from the Haggadah.
"Broad City" focuses on the intertwining lives of Abbi and Ilana as they navigate through a series of misadventures in New York City.