Pesach

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Seventh Day of Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.

Shvii Shel Pesach:

The sea didn't split for people on the shore

There is a moment when the call is not to learn, not to daven, not to deliberate. The call is to walk into the sea.

Days of Mashiach

The Days of Mashiach consist of literally what has been happening in the State of Israel for 76 years, and literally what is happening in the State of Israel today.

Four more questions

Jews always have more questions. Here are four.

OU Pesach guidelines:

I found chametz in my house on Pesach! What should I do?

I found chametz in my house on Pesach! 🚨What should I do?

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous Passover holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Thursday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.

Pesach in a Bomb Shelter

How can one celebrate one's freedom while rushing to a safe space, living in exile or starving in a Nazi death camp? Op-ed.

Singing the Song of Salvation:

A 2700 year-old lesson for our times

Remember the miiracle in the days of King Hezekiah on Pesach and the joy it engendered.

Poll:

80% of US Jews plan to celebrate Pesach Seder

New poll reveals a significant gap in public perceptions regarding the Jewish character of the state, with 66% of respondents saying Israel is Jewish “to the right extent."

Pesach Q&A

Non run-of-the-mill halakhic questions that people recently asked the rabbi.

War leaves hundreds of frum families with nothing for Pesach

Turns out the most painful front of the war is behind closed doors - and 455 people have already stepped up to help. Here's why this can't wait.

From siren to hope:

Bereaved mother prepares for Pesach

Against the backdrop of days of war and sirens, and ahead of Pesach, Miriam Peretz reminds the nation of its inner strength: 'We are a people who do not lose hope - it’s in our DNA.'

Shabbat Shekalim:

Prelude to Pesach

Shabbat Shekalim is the first of five special Shabbatot, over seven weeks.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi:

The taste of Pesach: D’var Torah for Isru Chag

At the end of a long and wonderfully fulfilling festival, we don’t just want to put it behind us. The Miouna keeps the festival spirit alive, but we have to keep it in our hearts as well.

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until they begin in New York.

A wannabe Jew's thoughts on Pesach

if forced to choose between being a Jew and commitment to Israel, which would it be? Opinion.

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PM quizzes Jewish children on Passover customs

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Jewish children at his official residence and speaks with them about Passover customs.

On crutches:

Injured soldier opens the Torah Ark

Injured soldier Elnatan Goldstein opens Torah Ark as thousands join the Hallel prayer, held with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu at the foot of the Old City.

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat begins in Israel, to be followed by Passover. INN's North America desk will update the site until the start of Shabbat in New York. Updates from Israel resume following the conclusion of Passover on Sunday night.

Defining Pesach

On Pesach night, we were chosen, and history was never the same.

Rabbi Leo Dee:

How the Haggadah came to be

With the Jewish reoccupation of our homeland forbidden, we needed a ceremony and a text to commemorate Pesach, but how could we get it past the Roman censors?

NYPD boosting security for synagogues ahead of Passover

Hate crimes against Jews 'jump off the page' and account for 62% of all hate crimes in NYC, says the commanding officer of the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

How to clean for Pesach in a day

Remember: "Dirt is not chametz and children are not the Pesach sacrifice,"

Pesach this year – a challenge

As we approach Pesach, we need to acknowledge that many of us, if not all of us are hurting in some way. Perhaps you are in that group but remember, no matter how you feel, we need you as part of us. Op-ed.

Pesach download to enrich your holiday

Delve into Rabbi Sacks' digital archive packed with articles, videos, broadcasts and shiurim about Pesach.

Help Gila Miriam:

Unusual activity in Israeli home as Pesach approaches

Drastic metamorphosis as a mother who used to lead the house in organizing, now confined to bed.

The message of Nachshon, the hero of the Red Sea crossing

From Shvi'i shel Pesach to Yom Ha'atzmaut to Shavuot, there is a theme for us to emulate as we leave the Pesach season: Nachshon's faith.

Pesach and Eretz Yisrael

Young Israeli Religious Zionist Torah scholars explore the connection betrween Pesach and Eretz Yisrael.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau:

‘Passover is a story of resilience in the face of hardship’

Trudeau issues Passover greeting to Jewish community, denounces antisemitism, oppression and hatred.

President Biden wishes Jewish community a Happy Passover

President Joe Biden calls story of exodus from Egypt a message about the dangers of the current rise in antisemitism and hate crimes.

Blood libels

What is behind the blood libels? Are there four sons? Does the afikoman have special powers? And more.

The blessing over trees and kashering the kitchen for Pesach

Kabbalists emphasized the importance of the blessing in the month of Nissan specifically. How to kasher the kitchen for the holiday.

NYS Assemblyman:

'Illegal for car wash operators to overcharge Jewish customers'

Assemblyman Eichenstein warns car wash operators ahead of Passover: Charging more for your services before Pesach is blatant discrimination.

By a majority of 51 to 46:

Knesset approves first reading of 'Chametz Law'

The bill, proposed by MK Moshe Gafni, will permit hospital administrators to bar the entry of chametz during Passover.

The Secret of Pesach

*Rabbi Jonathan Sacks* reminds us of the great secret of the holiday of Pesach: It's all about the children.

Podcast:

Love, freedom and Pesach

When you insist people do what you tell them, and give them no choices, do you really love them? Is freedom part of love?

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

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British PM wishes Jews a Happy Passover

PM Boris Johnson: The story of Passover is a reminder that there will always be better times ahead.

Pesach and Eretz Yisrael

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars: Is there a substantive connection between the mitzva of Pesacḥ and Eretz Yisrael?

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Herzog's Passover greeting for world Jewry and Israeli citizens

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog to host lone soldiers and new immigrants from Ukraine for Seder night.

Practical Pesach pointers II: Shopping companion

All food needs a kosher for Passover certification, but there are things that do not. A helpful list.

Israeli astronaut preparing for Seder in space

Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe speaks about his routine during his mission in space.

What Pesach mitzva did the Brisker Rav find the most difficult?

A wondrous midrash provides a clarification and way of looking at a difficult mitzva that we must observe on Pesach but all year as well.

Pesach for thousands of refugees

Conference of European Rabbis working to ensure that thousands of Jewish refugees from Ukraine can celebrate Pesach this year.

Erdan hosts Passover Seder:

'We must all ask ourselves is: Are we doing enough?'

Erdan to dozens of ambassadors to UN: This year, when we think of 'let my people go', we will also think of Ukraine.

What’s Really Going On At Vaad Harabbanim?

Pesach is getting closer, and near chaos has broken out in a small set of offices located in Jerusalem.

Pesach in S’dom? Responding to Abuse

The first Passover experience doesn’t happen in Egypt, but happens actually in S’dom. There are, however, similarities.

Seventh day of Pesach: Which group are you part of?

Would you have chosen to be part of the Redemption from Egypt? A majority did not.

The Tractate of Pesach that was rescued from Hitler's bunker

The connection between Passover and Holocaust Memorial Day just after the holiday is the eternal nature of the Jews.

No Balaam no bondage no Pesach

Between the lines of the Midrasjh saying that Jethro, Job and Balaam were called to Pharaoh to advise him on the growing Israelite problem.

Passover and the Seuda of Mashiach

The Baal Shem Tov: The first days of Pesach celebrate the Exodus but during the last days of Pesach we anticipate the coming of Mashiach.

2,600 ascend Temple Mount over Chol Hamoed Pesach

Nearly 1,000 Jews visit holiest site in Judaism today as part of first large-scale visit to Temple Mount since COVID crisis began.

UK soccer club’s FB Pesach greeting met with anti-Semitic abuse

Aston Villa issued statement condemning hate after holiday greeting defaced with 27,000 “angry emojis” and “torrent” of anti-Israel remarks.

We did not go to Orlando this year

Orlando expected 88,000 frum Jews—mostly from the northeast—to descend upon this central Florida town for Pesach. Not our family. Op-ed.

Weekly Torah Study: Passover

The Passover Seder, which begins the 7 day holiday, may be the oldest continuous ritual extant.

The Festival of Freedom and Faith

The prohibition of ḥametz on Pesacḥ is designed to root out a person’s pride vis-à-vis his Creator, his God..

Watch: British PM's Passover greeting

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wishes Jews a Happy Passover, notes cons - and pros - of holding virtual Seder.

'Not only next year in Jerusalem, but next year in person'

President and First Lady Biden deliver speak at virtual Passover Seder hosted by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.