Tag: Passover

Vice President Harry S. Truman delivered a Passover address in 1945, praising Jewish contributions to ethics and expressing gratitude for their resilience and support for oppressed minorities.
Nate Oman, a devout Mormon, went on a 10-hour drive to Philadelphia to purchase whiskey and other leavened products for Passover from a Jewish congregation through a ritual of selling chametz to a non-Jew.
The article explores the history and tradition of matzo, highlighting that traditionally, soft matzo was more common than the dry, cracker-like version typically found today.
Holocaust survivors' descendants, Hilda and Sharon, who had roots in the same Polish town, Radom, bonded over their shared history and embarked on a journey to reconnect with their past.
Passover trips to, from, and within Israel are experiencing a significant increase in cancellations, with a 65% decrease in Passover travel compared to last year due to ongoing security concerns and conflicts in the region.
Rabbi Lara Haft Yom Tov reflects on the traditional Passover declaration "Let all who are hungry come and eat," emphasizing its call to feed the hungry.
A tutorial video demonstrating how to make a delicious and moist banana bread recipe suitable for Passover, including a list of ingredients and baking instructions.
The Pesach quiz covers various aspects of the biblical Exodus story.
"In Every Generation: Ep. 409" focuses on the theme of memory in Jewish life and tradition, particularly during Passover.
The passing of Brooklyn Dodgers legend Carl Erskine marks the end of an era in Jewish and baseball history.
In light of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the plight of hostages in Gaza, Jewish communities are incorporating new symbolic items and rituals into their Passover seders to address these current crises.
For families looking for Passover-themed TV episodes, here are six recommendations that cater to different age groups:
"Workitu's Passover" is a children's picture book based on the author's childhood in Ethiopia, where the tradition of smashing chametz vessels before Passover and reshaping them symbolizes continuity of Jewish traditions from generation to generation.
A video showcasing how to prepare a Passover Seder appetizer featuring lox.
The writer expresses initial anger and hurt upon a relative declining to attend the family seder due to discomfort with traditional texts and intentions, feeling conflicted about the rejection of a beloved tradition but reflecting on the nature of family traditions and adaptation.
The text discusses the legal intricacies and religious significance of the practice of selling chametz (leavened food) before Passover, focusing on the formalities and implications involved in this ritual.
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Professor Daniel Matt discuss the life and significance of the prophet Elijah in Jewish tradition in a Passover special episode on the Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast.
United Airlines has canceled all flights to Israel, disrupting Passover travel plans for many.
Holocaust survivors Jacob and Hedy Weiss, along with NYC Council members, participated in a model Passover seder to promote unity and solidarity amidst heightened tensions.
"Frankenstein's Matzah" is a unique Jewish children's book featuring a nonbinary protagonist named Vee, who is a curious scientist aspiring to be a Nobel Prize-winning Jewish nonbinary scientist.
Gedalia M. Stern, a partner at NechelesLaw, is part of former President Trump's legal team in the hush money trial.
Six13, an a cappella group, released a Passover parody of Abba songs, merging traditional Passover themes with Abba's iconic music and style.
In a 1991 episode of Shalom Sesame, Sarah Jessica Parker portrays TV reporter Peggy Pey interviewing Moishe Oofnik (Oscar the Grouch's Israeli cousin) and Oscar the Grouch about Passover and matzah.
The text discusses the unique role of Jews in the world, comparing it to driving a nail with a screwdriver - possible but not ideal.
In "Brighton Beach Bible," artist Joel Silverstein reimagines the Exodus story within the backdrop of Coney Island and Brighton Beach, drawing parallels between his personal history and Jewish heritage.