Matza

“This is the real victory"

Nova survivors bake matzah together

An emotional ceremony of baking matzot for Passover was held by a group of survivors of the Nova festival massacre: “It connects us to our roots in the strongest possible way."

Watch: Matzah baking in Syria

IDF reservists on the front in Syria film themselves baking Matzahs for the Passover holiday.

Ukraine:

Schoolchildren send matzah to Jewish soldiers on the front

As Russia intensifies its offensive in eastern Ukraine, Jewish communities press ahead with Passover preparations, delivering aid to tens of thousands.

Minister Nir Barkat: We will reduce the price of Passover matzah

Joint Price Committee recommends 26.16% reduction in price of kosher for Passover flour sold to matzah bakeries, examines possibility of price controls.

Manischewitz taking suggestions for next matzah-box cover athlete

Manischewitz opens nationwide competition to crown the top Jewish male and female NCAA athletes in America, with winners set to appear on limited-edition matzah boxes.

'Hungry on the front'

Troops in Gaza left with nothing but matzah with chocolate spread

Since the holiday began, some soldiers on the front were only fed one warm meal and were forced to eat cold field rations in the best case, matzah and chocolate spread in the worst.

Jewish group urges Red Cross to help hostages observe Passover

Ayelet Hashachar on the International Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate delivery of matzahs to the hostages still held in Gaza for Passover.

Passover:

Matzah's letter of Redemption

Only one letter separates chametz from matza. What does this signify?

Disturbing incident:

Jewish community in London receives defaced Passover package

European Jewish Association distributes 120,000 matzos packages to over 600 communities across Europe ahead of Passover.

Revivim:

Enhancing the Mitzvah of Matzot for Seder Night

The matzah comes to remind us of faith, and therefore its entire process of preparation must be done with great care. One must guard the matzot designated for the Seder night in a special manner so that they do not become chametz.

Watch: Operation Afikoman underway at US Embassy

Will the Embassy officials save Passover and find the missing Matzah?

Parashat Tzav and Shabbat HaGadol: chametz and matza

The Todah (the last sacrifice we read before Pesach) and the Korban Pesach both convey the same idea: The Jew must thank G-d, but not alone.

Popular New York matza bakery may be closing this Passover

Shatzer Matzohs, matzah bakery with a loyal following, appears to close its doors this Passover season.

Jake Tapper gave Zelenskyy matzah during Passover

Jake Tapper spent Passover this year in Ukraine - and offered matzah to the country's President.

Israel's first Chief Rabbi:

Matza of love

Israel's first chief rabbi: In the Torah, the Jews were told to eat matza two weeks before Pesach, so what is the real reason we eat matza?

Now that Pesach has finished-yes you read this correctly

Pesach on the 14th of Nissan and the Festival of Matzot which begins on the 15th and lasts for seven days are two separate Festivals

Passover: The Hillel Sandwich

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: If we know the significance of matza and maror, we will understand Hillel's way of eating them.

'Matza and maror before them' – Halakhically mandated props

Seder night is reliving a great story, becoming part of the night it all started. Read here about its meaning and foundations of our faith.

Russia's Chief Rabbi: We use our connections to save lives

"The Russian government realizes that helping Ukrainian Jews doesn't mean identifying with Ukraine. We don't hide what we're doing."

War in Ukraine puts a crunch on matzah prices

US matzah prices expected to rise this year as supplies from Ukraine cut off due to Russian invasion.

Passover in Namibia, Seder in Japan

50,000 sets of matzah and wine to be distributed to Jewish communities in 30 different countries on behalf of a Jewish donor from Australia.

Matzah factory accident: Employee's hand trapped in machine

Young man evacuated in moderate condition to Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva.

1st communal matzah baking in Gulf Jewish communities

Association of Gulf Jewish Communities to bring 775 pounds of matzah to Gulf Jewish communities for this Passover.

Netherlands: Free matzah for children

Dutch matzah factory gives away Passover product to 35,000 schoolkids.

The world's largest matzah

20 feet of crunch: 13-pound, 20-foot long matzah baked in Bnei Brak breaks world record.

Tzav-Pesach - Bread of many lessons

In Parashat Tzav, we read that the Kohen is allowed only matza from the mincha offering. On Pesach, all of us are a nation of priests.

Matzah and the Forbidden Fruit

Only matza has a blessing designating eating it as a mitzva - the exact opposite of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden.

How to avoid tension at the Seder

Advice for parents worried about convincing children to take part in halakhically mandated parts of the Seder.

Baking matza - the bread of faith in the labor camps

This Passover, gather your family and tell this story. How, in each generation, Jews are persecuted, saved, and are stronger in our faith.

Former Minister Yehoshua Matza passes away

Matza served 18 years in Knesset as a member of the Likud party.

Rabbi David Bar-Hayim explains how to make matzah at home

Presentation by Machon Shilo head Rabbi David Bar-Hayim.

Excited chimps get matzah for Passover

Apes, elephants at Ramat Gan Safari thrilled to receive rare treat of matzah for Passover instead of bread.

Matzah character is huge in Holland — and not just among Jews

'Max the Matzah' finds appeal in the Netherlands, even beyond country's 40,000 Jews.

Excited chimps get matzah for Passover

Apes, elephants at Ramat Gan Safari thrilled to receive rare treat of matzah for Passover instead of bread.

This year-round matzah factory suffers losses on Pesach

How matzah became a household item for non-Jews in the Netherlands.

Yahad rabbi takes on professor over anti-Passover rant

'Why does it bother him to see Jews eating matzah?' asks Rabbi Meir Mazuz after ex-Ariel university professor slams Jews over tradition.

Watch: German politician tastes matzah

Thomas Oppermann, chairman of second largest party in Germany, meets rabbi of the Jewish community in Berlin.

Polish Jews send matzah to TV boss who read anti-Semitic poem

Jewish Community of Warsaw sends matzah to public television official accused of anti-Semitism.

Watch: Ted Cruz makes Matzah in New York

Republican presidential candidate visits a matzah bakery in New York ahead of the Passover holiday.

Girl power: Seminary matzah baking event

Around 200 girls participate in ‘spiritual and exciting experience’ of baking Passover matzot at Jerusalem’s Lindenbaum Seminary.

IDF Prepares for Holiday With 'Passover MREs'

On-duty soldiers will be celebrating Passover at Seders on their bases around the country, and, where necessary in the field.

Unique Passover Remembrance: Matzah with Memory

In honor of grandfather who built matzah factory in Siberia during World War II, man donates boxes for students to distribute to needy.

Watch: Colel Chabad's Huge Passover Food 'Giveaway'

Some 20,000 families will be able to celebrate Passover properly, thanks to the Colel Chabad organization.

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.

Witness The Making of Matzah, From The Field to The Oven

Fascinating video shows intricate process of making the traditional unleavened bread for upcoming Passover holiday.

Netanyahu Bakes Passover Matzah For First Time

PM takes break from diplomacy to visit Chabad factory and bake traditional unleavened bread. Hareidi MK slams 'PR stunt.'

Lebanese Daily Renews Age-Old Jewish Blood Libel

Lebanese daily publishes article claiming that Jews eat matzah made with blood of non-Jews during holiday of Passover.

Beit El's Rabbi Melamed Actively Participates in Matzah Baking

Rabbi Zalman Melamed of Beit El visited a local bakery and personally took part in baking matzot for the holiday of Passover.

Don't Just Learn about Matzot - Bake Them

In a special project for Passover, students in the Noam yeshiva high school in Jerusalem joined together to bake hundreds of matzot.

Tourist Attraction: Bake Your Own Matza

Looking for something different to do in Israel for Passover? Join the Matza-Baking Extravaganza in Bet El on Sunday afternoon, April 17.

Pre-Passover Miracle Prices: Chickens for 13 Cents a Pound

Pre-Passover shoppers will be able to buy chickens and matzoh for one shekel a kilogram – 13 cents a pound – as a supermarket chain cuts prices.

Israeli Arabs Like Matzoh

During the week of Passover, most Jews are eating only unleavened bread. But oddly enough, Arabs are also eating matzoh.

Breaking Bread for Passover in California?

Nearly everyone realizes that on Passover, one eats matzah, not bread, unless you are California's US Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina.

World's Largest Matzah Spotlights Nationwide Seder Hospitality

World's largest matzah was on display in Jerusalem today – culminating a month-long project that found Seder-hosting for 4,000 people nationwide.

Consumers Warned of Forged "Kosher" Matzahs

Israel's Chief Rabbinate announces: Two widely-distributed matzah types are not Kosher for Passover, and their kosher certifications are forged.

In Time for the Holiday: What is Matzah? How is it Baked?

Learn about Yemenite and other Matzahs and watch INN and INR staffers in a joyous matzah-baking fest in honor of the upcoming holiday of Passover.