Legislation seeks to anchor prohibition of chametz on IDF bases during Passover
Status quo was established by Ben Gurion, "progressives" seek to overturn it.
Status quo was established by Ben Gurion, "progressives" seek to overturn it.
'When Secular Forum doesn't succeed by means of democracy, because it's a minority, it turns to the Supreme Court,' MK Idit Silman says.
I always wondered what God was doing during the Seder at Bergen-Belsen when the Chief Rabbi of Rotterdam instructed Jews to eat chametz.
Why should this generation be different from preceding generations? Op-ed.
Turning our attention to the deeper and spiritual meaning of removing Chametz. It is not just ridding our homes of Cheerios and breadcrumbs.
How to clean for Pesach, perform the search for leaven the night before the Seder, burn the chametz, and choose your matzot.
Shmulik Silman, husband of MK Idit Silman, says, 'Everyone has red lines, she won't sell her portion in the World to Come.'
Health Minister gives directive to hospitals to allow chametz during Passover. Silman: "He must respect the Israeli public."
Hiddush, Secular Forum: "Current regulations damage rights of secular soldiers who don't care about kosher laws. Some aren't even Jewish."
The prohibition of ḥametz on Pesacḥ is designed to root out a person’s pride vis-à-vis his Creator, his God..
For over 40 years, this man bought millions of dollars of New York’s leavened bread products before Passover.
Chief Rabbi Yosef asks Attorney General Mandelblit to prevent implementation of ruling allowing desecration of Passover in hospitals.
Judges accept Secular Forum and Adalah organization petition. Transport Minister: 'Court continues to destroy principles of Jewish State.'
Gov't broaches compromise after policy of forbidding Chametz in hospitals on Passover became a hot-button issue.
Israeli store-owner burns entire stock after forgetting to sell his wares to a non-Jew. 'I don't regret it-Jewish law is Jewish law.'
'Secular Forum' claims soldiers forced to eat unhealthy food after IDF kitchens prepared for Passover.
Knesset speaker, Director-General sell all chametz owned by Knesset ahead of Passover.
Yaakov Ahimeir responds sharply to MK Tamar Sandberg, who is working to annul Chametz law.
Opposition MK pushes to allow leavened products to be publicly displayed during Passover holiday, says current law harms democracy.
To avoid eating chametz owned by Jews over Pesach, Rabbi Karelitz publishes fresh product code: 6122
Police take rogue chametz seller into custody. Suspect: I'm not forcing anyone to eat it.
In official ceremony, Finance Minister gives Chief Rabbis authority to sell state's chametz to Abu Gosh resident.
Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says he 'loves tradition,' but refuses to give up chametz on Passover.
Councilman King explains how his attempt to block Arab vendors from offending Jewish sensibilities was shot down by Mayor Barkat.
Netanyahu sells leavened goods to a non-Jew ahead of Passover, after intervention by Chief Rabbi Lau.
Jerusalem inspectors have closed down dozens of food carts in the Old City where chametz was being sold.
When Israeli Jews reach the Passover seder, some of their fish will swim in chametz-free ponds. Others will join their guests at the table.
Deputy mayor invites Haifa residents to report illegal sales of leavened bread.
Finance Minister Lapid skips pre-Passover tradition, raises suspicions he is ‘afraid to have picture taken with hareidi.’
Israelis will again drink underground "well water" this Passover, because of fears that the Kinneret may contain chametz.
A new video clip by Chavruta shows an “Arab” in the marketplace, humorously reminding passersby that he is willing to buy any and all chametz.
Traditional purchaser doesn't show up at the legal ceremony to ensure that Jews don't violate Biblical ban on owning leaven on Passover.