With roots tracing back to the Hellenistic period and even before that, Egypt was home to one of the most ancient and vibrant Jewish communities in the world. The prosperity and the relatively good conditions they experienced also allowed for the creation and preservation of some of the most prized treasure chests for historians … Read more
JERUSALEM: Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza will mark the start of Passover, a week-long festival that celebrates freedom, with a renewed plea to the government to make a deal to return their missing loved ones. Passover, starting on Monday (Apr 22) evening, is traditionally observed with a Seder, a holiday feast when families … Read more
On Monday evening, toward the very end of the Passover Seder – after the meal and the formal conclusion of the Seder and before the “‘fun songs” such as “Who knows One?” and “Had Gadya” – Jews around the world will recite a sixth-century poem called “It Happened at Midnight.” This poem chronicles 13 … Read more
Easter is this weekend, meaning Passover is right around the corner. There are plenty of good recipes out there to share with family and friends this weekend. For Good Friday, try these crispy salmon bites to avoid meat. You can also make easy sweet treats out of Easter candies, like Cadbury Eggs. As Passover approaches, … Read more
