Pesach

Office of the Chief Rabbi:

Pesach: This is the guarantee for our survival!

The Haggadah contains a word that tells what guarantees the survival of the Jewish People.

'Why the Jews? Exiles, redemptions & experimental vaccines'

How do we find stability in an unstable world? It starts with you, and your relationships.

Erev Pesach on Shabbat - a calendrical puzzle

Today we grin and bear Erev Pesach on Shabbat; the Talmudic sages vigorously debated it.

When Erev Pesach falls on Shabbat

Erev Pesach occurring on Shabbat is special, for out of the sanctity of Shabbat, the idea of ​​Pesach can be understood in deeper way.

The question of the descent into Egypt as a 'tikun olam' issue

What lesson did the Jewish people in Egypt have to teach the generations?

Relax and get ready for Pesach

Chava Dumas teaches essential steps to make your Pesach preparations fun.

Don't let the spirit of Pesach be stolen

Think about Pesach. Live Pesach. Don't let the preparations confound you.

Rabbi Eliyahu composes special prayer for Passover cleaning

"A Short Prayer before Pesach Cleaning" has been published in several languages, including Hebrew and English.

Shabbat Ha-Chodesh: Introducing the Jewish calendar

Pesach, the Festival celebrating our freedom, calibrates the Holidays. And Ba'al ha-Turim's calculations find a tikkun in Eretz Yisrael.

Edelstein: Coronavirus will stay with us for many years to come

Health Minister optimistic that Israelis will be able to celebrate Passover with their extended families.

Health Officials:

Israel will 'definitely' impose restrictions on Passover night

Senior Health Ministry officials say restrictions on public activity during Passover night are a certainty, question is only which limits.

Passover under lockdown?:

'No plans for 4th lockdown - yet'

Top Israeli coronavirus official tells Arutz Sheva government that government still waiting to see effect of Purim on COVID numbers.

One month till Pesach!

This reminder is not about cleaning your closets but about preparing your soul.

Transform your Pesach! Program offers free tuition for 3 days

Groundbreaking program offers free tuition for next three days only. Transform your Pesach!

Changing seasons in Eretz Yisrael

Torah thoughts on Eretz Yisrael from young Religious Zionist yeshiva students:In Eretz Yisrael, even seasonal changes have deep meaning.

Cuomo urges Jews to refrain from large gatherings

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo: I understand the Jewish Orthodox community but now is not the time for large religious gatherings.

Watch: Passover greeting from President Rivlin

Ahead of Passover and amid coronavirus pandemic, Israeli President sends greetings to Israelis and to Jewish communities around the world.

Watch: Passover greetings from Ambassador Friedman

US Ambassador to Israel releases video in honor of the Passover holiday.

Watch: 'Big Bang Theory' star explains Passover

Jewish actress Mayim Bialik releases new seven-minute video in which she explains the parts of the Passover Seder.

How will Israelis return to school after Passover?

Education Ministry presents plan to resume schools gradually following Passover, beginning with special education institutions.

1,000 US lone soldiers will not be with families for Passover

Friends of the IDF implements programs to address needs of soldiers stuck on base indefinitely due to coronavirus.

8,500 Passover meals delivered to vulnerable New Yorkers

UJA-Federation of New York providing more than 8,500 free Passover seder meals and kits to most impacted New York households.

Travel between cities to be banned

Government to approve measure banning travel between cities before Passover Seder, travel between neighborhoods in major cities.

Pre-Passover special: A rose amidst COVID-19 thorns

Why the upcoming Passover night really will be different than all others, given the social distancing.

Passover in the time of coronavirus: Faith, freedom and healing

The Passover challenge: Rise up and destroy the world’s idolatry.

Chief Rabbis: Pray at home

Chief Rabbinate issues guidelines for Passover, says burning of chametz is banned this year, use of Zoom for seder not allowed.

Enhance your Pesach with Yeshivat Yishrei Lev’s study guide!

Yeshivat Yishrei Lev in TelzStone, Israel, is excited to present this year’s edition of “Hilchos Pesach B’Pesach”!

New York State on Pause order extended through Passover

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo: You worship the way you can, but the gatherings are just not a good idea.

Tzohar and Arutz Sheva online chametz sale

The year we are all isolated and the synagogues are locked - Sell chametz without leaving the home through the Tzohar organization.

Chief Rabbi, Tzomet head attack ruling permitting virtual Seder

'It's a shame that they misled the public,' said Chief Rabbi Lau in response to letter permitting use of Zoom to conduct a virtual Seder

New York: Financial aid for Passover preparations

UJA-Federation of NY announces more than $23 million in grants and loans in response to COVID-19.

How to get wine for Passover during COVID-19 pandemic from home

Stay safe at home and get all the Kosher Wine you need for Passover online

OU: Plenty of kosher for Pesach food despite coronavirus crisis

Supply chain for kosher for Passover food has not been disrupted by the coronavirus crisis, says Orthodox Union kosher certification agency.

What you need to know about buying Passover gifts

what are the best gifts to give somebody for passover, why we celebret and how.

3 children reported injured while burning Hametz on Passover eve

United Hatzalah treats three children across Israel for injuries sustained during 'biur hametz' hours before Passover festival

First Time Since Holocaust: Passover Seder in the Warsaw Ghetto

76 years after Warsaw Ghetto uprising, hundreds of Jews gather in ghetto to hold Passover Seder.

It's almost Pesach. Are you ready?

Are you ready for the Passover holiday? And are you preparing for the festival celebrating Israel's Exodus from Egypt properly?

The Honduran diplomat found the 'Afikoman'

Ahead of Passover, Israel branch of the World Jewish Congress hosts model seder for foreign ambassadors.

The Passover problem that set me free

What happens when the son of a prominent Messianic leader leaves Christianity?

The secret that accompanies us throughout Passover

Matzot and mitzvot have more in common than spelling.

Corbyn on anti-Semitism: We need to do better

British Labour leader reaches out to Jewish community, acknowledges more needs to be done to combat anti-Semitism.

Chopped liver and gefilte fish: Seder at the President's house

President Reuven Rivlin searches for chametz at his official residence with 10-year-old grandson Shay, plans seder with lone soldiers.

Mayim Bialik on Passover

Actress from The Big Bang Theory and real-life neuro-scientist Mayim Bialik gives an overview of the upcoming Passover holiday.

Kosher for Passover Shnitzel

A Kosher for Pesach shnitzel that's dipped in potato starch and eggs, with potato chips for crunch, and fried to perfection!

'Passover has special meaning this year thanks to Trump'

Ambassador David Friedman releases special holiday greeting ahead of Passover, praises Trump over planned embassy move to Jerusalem.

Israelis warned against traveling to Turkey, Egypt and Jordan

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issued updated travel warnings ahead of the Passover holiday.

Corned Beef Hash

Rabbanit Tzipi Lau at Women's Shelter: You, too, are now freed

Wife of Chief Rabbi pays emotional pre-Pesach visit to Bat Melech Religious Women's Shelter.

Can non-Jews keep Passover?

Are non-Jews able to observe Passover and other Torah commandments?

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.

Rabbi Shalom Gold: The structure of the Haggadah

New insights into the book we read every year.Do you know that in the Four Questions "Ma" does not signal a question, but an exclamation?

How to make your Passover Seder meaningful

Passover is on its way, so it’s time to start preparing for one of the biggest nights in the Jewish year!

CNN reporter asks if Ivanka missed WH Easter due to being Jewish

CNN reporter criticized for 'bizarre conspiracy theory' as to why President's daughter did not attend WH Easter event.

Watch: Israel Col. describes Pesach during Intifada

Retired Colonel describes Operation in Judea and Samaria following murder of 30 Jews in Park Hotel suicide bombing on seder night.

Ivanka Trump: On Passover we celebrate today's freedoms

Ivanka Trump writes about significance of Passover on Facebook.

'Without Jews, Britain wouldn't be Britain'

In Passover greeting, British PM stresses the importance of Jews' right to practice their faith.

White House to host Passover Seder

Trump administration to continue tradition of hosting Seder at the White House.

Send us your Passover pictures!

Arutz Sheva and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs are working together on a unique project.

'We make sure every lone soldier has a place for the seder'

IDF holds mass seder for hundreds of lone soldiers, organizer speaks to Arutz Sheva.

Watch: Pesach message from Diaspora Minister

Minister Naftali Bennett issues Passover greetings to the readers of Arutz Sheva.