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Passover 2015

News and updates about Passover 2015

National Parks Overwhelmed with Millions of Tons of Garbage

2.5 million Israelis visited beaches, parks, nature reserves over Pesach - and left a national mess which could harm Israel's water supply.

National Parks Overwhelmed with Millions of Tons of Garbage

Watch: Jews Receive Less Than Warm Welcome on Temple Mount

Jewish worshippers looking to visit Temple Mount after Kotel prayers face Muslim pursuers and uncompromising police.

Watch: Jews Receive Less Than Warm Welcome on Temple Mount

London: Thieves Ransack Diamond District Over Passover

$300 million in diamonds and jewels taken from safe deposit box in Hatton Garden; Jewish jewelers return to loss after Passover break.

London: Thieves Ransack Diamond District Over Passover

An Opportunity to Reflect on Our Freedom and the Gift of Torah

Passover is a very special observance that marks not only the deliverance of the Jewish people, but looks forwards to a future redemption

An Opportunity to Reflect on Our Freedom and the Gift of Torah

'Chag Sameach' from the White House

US President Barack Obama cites concept of tikkun olam, Civil Rights movement in annual Passover greeting.

'Chag Sameach' from the White House

Forecast: Unseasonably Warm Holiday Week

As Israelis embark on trips during Passover's intermediate days, they should expect pleasant weather and unseasonable warmth.

Forecast: Unseasonably Warm Holiday Week

On Passover Eve, Chief Rabbi Calls for Jewish Unity

Chief Rabbi David Lau calls on Netanyahu to bridge the religious, communal differences between Israelis ahead of holiday, new Knesset.

On Passover Eve, Chief Rabbi Calls for Jewish Unity

Watch: A Moving, Musical Family Passover Seder

Israeli music star Gad Elbaz gets ready for Pesach, in a moving family clip featuring a new rendition of the classic Ma Nishtana.

Watch: A Moving, Musical Family Passover Seder

Watch: Israel's Chametz Has Been Sold

Netanyahu sells leavened goods to a non-Jew ahead of Passover, after intervention by Chief Rabbi Lau.

Watch: Israel's Chametz Has Been Sold

Ready Or Not, There We Went

This is the story behind the story about the exodus from Egypt, which caught everyone by surprise, especially the Jewish people.

Ready Or Not, There We Went

'Israelites Left Egypt, but Egypt Didn't Leave Them'

Just in time for Passover, IAA reveals massive archaeological find indicating Egyptian cultural influence remained after Exodus.

'Israelites Left Egypt, but Egypt Didn't Leave Them'

Watch: The Passover Story as You've Never Seen It Told

Technion students dazzle with a mechanical engineering feat, retelling Israel's redemption from Egypt in an amazing contraption.

Watch: The Passover Story as You've Never Seen It Told

No Food? Blame the Government

Lack of stable government, cancelled funds cause charity orgs to struggle to give food before Passover; at least 60,000 families affected.

No Food? Blame the Government

Watch: Maccabeats Release 'Dayenu' Pesach Video

Latest Pesach video features multi-genre twist on classic Seder song.

Watch: Maccabeats Release 'Dayenu' Pesach Video

Israel's 'Unbelievable Operation': Nationwide Passover Cleaning

Religious Affairs Ministry director tells Arutz Sheva of the incredible effort behind making all public areas in Israel kosher for Pesach.

Israel's 'Unbelievable Operation': Nationwide Passover Cleaning

Shas Mega-Event Expected to Draw 'Thousands'

Chol HaMoed event expected to speak to the power of Shas, despite low seat turnout in elections.

Shas Mega-Event Expected to Draw 'Thousands'

Aish Releases Own 'Uptown Funk' Passover Parody

Aish HaTorah's version of the hit debuts weeks after a capella group Six13's pre-Passover parody.

Aish Releases Own 'Uptown Funk' Passover Parody

Haredi Stores More - Not Less - Expensive for Passover

Myth that haredi grocery stores are cheaper shattered by Army Radio study, which finds that even matzah is more expensive at Osher Ad.

Haredi Stores More - Not Less - Expensive for Passover

Watch: Bringing Tel Aviv Jews Closer to Judaism Through Matzah

Arutz Sheva speaks with head of NPO connecting secular Jews with their faith, giving a Pesach experience with depth - and taste.

Watch: Bringing Tel Aviv Jews Closer to Judaism Through Matzah

Convicted Former President Allowed Passover Break from Prison

Moshe Katsav, sentenced to seven years in prison for rape, will spend first Passover at home this year, since entering jail in 2011.

Convicted Former President Allowed Passover Break from Prison