Friday night, April 22, was the first night of Passover, which celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery. This is a sacred holiday of remembrance, good food, family, friends and ...

As Passover approached, those preparing for the holiday began cleaning their homes, discarding leavened products and getting ready for family meals and gatherings, including the Seder night. This is a ...

Apr 11, 2025 Apr 11, 2025 Updated Jul 18, 2025 The model matzo bakery at Chabad Center for Jewish Living in Manchester hummed with anticipation on April 6. For eight children, including a handful aged ...

As both sects of the dedicated readers of this column know, it is my custom to try to see the universal meanings in our parochial holidays. In the past I have urged those spiritual seekers who are not ...

Let’s start this out with an honest warning: While I’m the granddaughter of Jewish Holocaust survivors, I’m also the daughter of atheists, so my first Passover seder was in college. This is not an ...

Passover emphasizes charity and helping others, particularly providing for those in need. The tradition of "Maot Chitim" ensures everyone can participate in the holiday, regardless of their financial ...

Let’s start this out with an honest warning: While I’m the granddaughter of Jewish Holocaust survivors, I’m also the daughter of atheists, so my first Passover seder was in college. This is not an ...