by staff | May 4, 2023 | Holidays
By Leslie Koppelman Ross (MyJewishLearning) — For the Israelites, the holiday of Shavuot was the culmination of the process of transcending innate, animal nature to liberate the human being. As we learn at Passover, the release from physical bondage alone is not...
by staff | Apr 6, 2023 | Holidays
(JSTOR Daily) – Passover (…) honors the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt after four centuries of slavery. Because the Jewish calendar is a lunar one, Passover always falls on a full Moon, in March or April of the Gregorian calendar. Over the centuries, Passover...
by staff | Apr 6, 2023 | Holidays
(Aish) – Here are nine easy, do-at-home Passover activities to help keep the family entertained, happy – and provide a memorable family-bonding experience. Make your own seder cups You’ll need: Elmer’s Glue or other quality glue A permanent marker Clear,...
by articles | Apr 6, 2023 | Holidays
By Sonya Sanford This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. Apple matzah kugel is a classic Ashkenazi Passover dish. Just like many noodle kugels, this is a sweet kugel that is meant to be served with the main course at the seder. For a modern twist and some...
by articles | Apr 6, 2023 | Holidays
By Vered Guttman This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. These dessert truffles are play on the classic Iraqi haroset of date molasses (known also as date honey or silan) and chopped walnuts. Pressed baking dates are available at Middle Eastern and some kosher...
by articles | Apr 6, 2023 | Holidays
By Samantha Ferraro This recipe originally appeared in 18Doors Every year I think of something new to bring to the Passover table, literally. Now don’t get me wrong, there is nothing more perfect than my mom’s classic charoset (a traditional item in the Passover...
