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This humorous yet educational video questions how the media of today would have handled the reporting on the Jewish exodus from Egypt over 3000 years ago.
This humorous yet educational video questions how the media of today would have handled the reporting on the Jewish exodus from Egypt over 3000 years ago.
The Sarajevo Hagaddah, one of the oldest Sephardic Haggadot in the world, was created in Barcelona in 1350.
'The only thing we can use to basically verify the biblical narrative is the archaeological record.'
It is little known that the Holy Temple in Jerusalem is alluded to in the Passover Haggadah, along with the lesson that it will be rebuilt when unity prevails.
The nearly 18-foot tower, made of unleavened bread and chocolate spread, was built by senior citizens in Modi’in.
A massive tragedy was prevented due to religious Jews collecting wheat for the preparation of Passover matzohs during the Land of Israel's sabbatical year.
Much as we conceive of Zionism as a modern Jewish nationalist movement, it likely wouldn't have succeeded without the weight of Jewish tradition behind it.
Take time this holiday season to break free from the things that are holding you back!
When giving charity, the most important principle is to respect the feelings and dignity of the people involved. Never embarrass anyone!
The Shem Olam Holocaust and Faith Institute believes that this allows for a better understanding for the struggle between the Jewish faith and pure 'destruction, evil and degeneration.'
You won't be able to stop watching the Y-Studs' latest Passover music video based on the popular based on 'Don’t Stop Believin'' by Journey.
How much effect could just one act of religious observance have on the individual, the collective Jewish people and the world?
The Egyptians were impressed that the Jews didn’t steal their possessions during the plague of darkness. Those are proven to be honest will always be admired!
The enemies of the Jews could enslave our bodies, but not our spirits.
The Jewish people don’t have to agree with one another. But they must come together at the Passover Seder and hear each other out.
The Maccabeats ask: Why is this video different from all our other videos?
One of the most fun songs for children at the Passover seder is "Chad Gadya," meaning "One Little Goat." But for adults, there are some profound interpretations.
Not known to many is the fact that the story of Joseph makes an appearance at the start of Passover. Here's why.
The Passover experience, and by extension, the celebration of having become a free nation under God is not meant to conclude at the end of the Seder.
Sgt. Ben, a combat soldier in the IDF Artillery Corps, recalls how his family courageously escaped Egypt in 1956 and came to Israel.
Be sure to watch Yishai Fleischer's eye-opening film, "Under the Prayer Shawl - Secrets of the Priestly Blessing."
Not only is the Jewish people in full 'spring cleaning mode' ahead of Passover - the Western Wall is, too!
Why do Jews drink four cups of wine at the Passover seder and what do these cups teach us about the nature of true liberation?
We're going to put the fun in cleaning! Except there is no fun in cleaning. So try these hacks to make it a bit easier!
The true meaning of Passover is to defend genuine freedom and to rely on no one but the Almighty for salvation.
Popular Jewish musical group Six13 delivers a Passover classic in a set of melodies that will have you dreaming of the high seas!
Passover is a time to free ourselves from the "bondage" of every day living and "bond" with our Creator and those whom we love.
In this piece, Rabbi Ari Enkin gives a crash course on the Seder rituals and the basic meaning behind each of them.
Matzah is a dual symbol. It is called the Bread of Affliction, but it also represents freedom. You might think they are opposite ideas, but they are not.
Why is the performance of so many commandments necessary in order to help us remember the Exodus from Egypt?
Don't let feelings of inadequacy hold you back on Seder night.
Learn the lesson of matzoh and find out how to be truly liberated on the Festival of Freedom.
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Listen to a stirring rendition of a traditional Passover song about the survival of the Jewish people with the help of the Almighty.
This version of a popular Jewish song from the Passover Haggadah, commemorating the exodus from Egypt, praises God for performing his miracles on our behalf.
Following Israel's War of Independence, resourceful citizens of the new state created the necessary infrastructure for a Jewish society, including matzah factories for Passover!
With all the serious news going on in Israel, it's time to take a break and enjoy this lighthearted, funny clip with some catchy music.
Kitniot, often translated as legumes, refers to all types of grains and beans that have a characteristic in common with leavened grain products.
Although the matter is still hotly debated, there is evidence indicating that the Exodus story may have taken place earlier than assumed by many archaeologists.
Towards the end of the Seder we move away from reliving the past and focus on the future. We express our deepest longing for the arrival of the Messianic era.
Learn about the remarkable events that took place prior to the exodus from Egypt and why the observance of Passover is of primary importance to Jewish survival.
Why are there only four questions in the 'Ma Nishtana'? Do we need to spoon-feed the kids on what to ask?
We pray that next year the prophecy of the Fifth Cup will be fulfilled - and the entire nation of Israel will be joined together in the Land of Israel.
The four cups of wine are four pleas. We have to keep this in mind not only on the Seder night, but on all nights.
Rabbi Yoel Gold shares an incredible true story that will change your seder night! A must watch!
Jewish rapper Nissim Black displays his love for his new homeland and his longing for true freedom and redemption.
Even before the Jewish people received the Torah, they had already reached great heights by simply receiving one another with open arms and mutual respect.
Matzah can represent either slavery or redemption! Why the contradicting symbolism? Well, that depends on your attitude!
There is so much to learn about spirituality from the observance of Passover and by eating matza, the simplest of foods.
The prohibition on eating chametz during Passover may be the worst kosher violation there is.
Do not make the pharaonic mistake. Never judge a person according to social standing, occupation or any other superficial means.
At the end of times, we are not even going to talk about the Exodus from Egypt because those miracles will be entirely overshadowed by what God has in store for us.
Not only must we thank God for all the kindness he bestows upon us, but we should also search for the hidden layers of Divine goodness, as taught in the Haggadah.
Monkeys at Israel's Safari Park are eating matzoh on Passover.
Although nowadays there is no Passover sacrifice, as there is no Holy Temple in Jerusalem, we can still learn from it.
The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology tells the Passover story in an original way, combining creativity and technology.
Passover begins with an invitation to the less fortunate among us to join in--an invitation extended to those who are physically, spiritually, or emotionally 'in need'!
Since many people are unable to visit Israel now due to the pandemic restrictions, here's an opportunity to get a glimpse of the country getting ready for Passover!
Ordinarily, a rabbi would be impressed to hear that a Jewish congressman had taken matzohs with him to an international conference that took place during the week of Passover.
It's a mitzvah to invite the poor to our tables, and it applies to every holiday. Why, then, is it only on Passover that we recite a 'declaration' of an 'open door'?
Did you know that the matzoh-baking preparation for Passover, which falls in the spring, begins as early as October?
The Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra has created a wonderful musical video with traditional Passover melodies to enhance the holiday spirit.
It is taught that the mitzvah of Korban Pesach emphasizes the unique bond between God and the Jewish people as well as the covenants that He made with us.
As we clean our homes for Passover, also we must search our hearts and our deeds. We must take stock and engage in self-reflection, judging where we can improve.
The Passover Partners project connects you with the heroes of Israel who defend our freedom every day. Send Passover packages and personal greetings to IDF soldiers and their families.
I want to take this opportunity to discuss eggs. No, I don’t mean the current egg shortage in the State of Israel, I mean the egg on your Seder plate
Optimism dominates the legacy of Passover, demonstrating that crises are opportunities in disguise. So is the Coronavirus crisis.
Is matzah the bread of affliction or the bread of freedom? Do we eat matzah to remember our slavery or to celebrate our deliverance?
There are a few texts in Judaism in which we simply do not know who the author was, and the Passover Haggadah is one of them.
Let’s take a look at the Passover Seder plate, also known as the Ke’ara, to learn about which foods grace the plate and what they symbolize.
At our Passover tables, when we declare 'Next Year in Jerusalem,' we ought to have in mind the MIAs who gave their lives for our homeland.
Ambassador Friedman prepares for Passover in this humorous clip that also teaches a thing or two about the holiday celebrating the Jewish exodus from Egypt.
Some explain that a blessing is indeed recited before beginning to read the Haggadah, though it is 'hidden.' The reasoning is quite interesting!
If you loved The Lion King and want to get in the Happy Passover mood, this video is for you!
Meir Panim is dedicated to easing the year-round struggles facing many Israeli families and their children through its network of Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens in Tzfat, Tiberias, Or Akiva, Jerusalem, and Dimona; Meals-on-Wheels for the elderly, homebound, and disabled; and After-School Youth Clubs for at-risk children.
The matzoh that Jews eat on Passover carries a profound message. It's the taste of freedom!
Since its inception, Yad Ezra V'Shulamit has distributed over one million food baskets that include chicken, fruit, vegetables and more. But what differentiates Yad Ezra V’Shulamit from other organizations that help the needy, is its desire to change the future for children who are born into poverty.
What might seem like a simple story often has a profound message, especially when it's told in the Torah.
The two names for this upcoming holiday, 'Passover' and the 'Festival of Matzah,' represent the different aspects of the loving relationship between the Jewish people and God.
Have you seen the Y-Studs video for Passover, based on the blockbuster hit 'The Greatest Showman'?
Why is the egg one of the symbolic foods displayed at a Passover seder?
Several soldiers told UWI how moved they were and what a difference it made to know that others truly care about their well-being.
Another name for Passover is the Festival of Freedom. In this video, an Ethiopian Jewish family celebrates their freedom at the Passover seder in Israel.
A musical video for Passover by the Jewish a capella group is based on La La Land's 'Another Day of Sun.'
Here's one of the funniest Passover videos that you'll ever see!
'V'hi She'amda' is a verse in the Passover Haggadah that has brought much hope to the Jewish people throughout the centuries.
A group of young students gives a lively, upbeat performance on the Passover theme with a cappella music based on Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
IDF veteran Ronny was a tank commander during the Second Lebanon War when he was suddenly paralyzed. Now he inspires others through song.
Once again, United with Israel's project to provide Israeli soldiers and their families with Passover packages was a huge success in 2016. The soldiers were very happy and say 'thank you'!
We are witnessing before our eyes an even greater miracle than the parting of the Red Sea - the existence of the Jewish people and the thriving State of Israel.
Preparing specially guarded matzohs - Shmura Matzoh - for the Passover holiday takes a lot of hard work. But as you can see, it's a joyful task.
This video shows you exactly how make delicious - and healthy - spinach feta mini-quiches with ingredients permissible on Passover.
Joy of Kosher has produced a great new video showing how to make a delicious, Passover-friendly, gluten-free Zucchini Noodle Alfredo.
Tens of thousands of Jews gathered at the Western Wall for the massive priestly blessing that takes place each year during the interim days of Passover.
Our 'Passover Partners' project connects you with the heroes of Israel who defend our freedom every day. Many soldiers spend the Passover holiday with needy families back home. Join us in sending Passover packages and holiday greetings to IDF soldiers and their families.
United with Israel's annual Passover effort to express thanks and support to IDF soldiers was a huge success this year.
Although we should not abandon even the most seemingly insignificant customs of the Seder, it is appropriate to emphasize rituals that are absolutely required.
Aish.com produced a fantastic new video with a parody on British rock band Queen's hit song, Bohemian Rhapsody, to tell the story of Passover.
The idea of cleaning your house for Passover should be a fun and even enjoyable experience! Don’t go overboard! No need to clean the ceilings or windows.
No one lives forever, but the values and spiritual gifts we give our children will exist way beyond our physical lifetimes. It is an investment in our eternity.
Talented, creative students at the prestigious Technion-Israel Institute of Technology tell the Passover story using robots and lots of wild imagination.
The 'Passover Partners' project connects you with the heroes of Israel who defend Israel every day. Many soldiers spend the Passover holiday with needy families back home. Send Passover packages and greetings to IDF soldiers and their families.
There is a unique, beautiful and delicious end-of-Passover tradition observed by Moroccan Jewry, which has recently become a national celebration in Israel.
United with Israel's 'Passover Partners' project provided a unique opportunity to express love and support for hundreds of IDF soldiers, both materially and spiritually.
We are required to drink four cups of wine at the Passover Seder. So now we have two questions: Why wine, and why four cups?
Passover commemorates our freedom from slavery and the birth of the Jewish nation: A healthy, liberating experience for both the body and the soul.
Leah Avraham is a Moroccan Jew who lives in Netanya, Israel, along with her husband and children. As a Jew from Casablanca, she has a unique Passover tradition.
There are 5 mitzvot (commandments) that every Jew must perform at the Seder. Two are biblical in origin, and three are mandated by the rabbis.
Afikoman is the treasured piece of matzah that is hidden, ransomed and then eaten at the end of the Seder. There is much more behind the word than meets the eye.
'Charoset' is a Seder favorite, but certainly not a food we eat every day. It is the sweet thick dip made of fruits and nuts that is a tasty component of the Seder.
In the Former Soviet Union, Jews were unable to practice their faith, and many were enslaved and tortured. Passover is therefore especially meaningful to them.
A subject that has fascinated historians for centuries up to today is the community of Ethiopians calling themselves the 'Beta Israel', who claim to be descendants of ancient Israelites and have customs described in the Hebrew Bible.
People who grew up in the United States often don’t realize it, but Jewish communities around the world tend to celebrate Passover differently.
The Torah requires us to be "b'simcha" (in a state of happiness) on all our holidays and to ensure that the members of one's household are in a joyous mood as well.
The Shabbat before Pesach, or Passover, is known as Shabbat Hagadol, "the Great Sabbath", though it is not completely clear why this is so.
Sitting at the Passover Seder , it's understandable that we Jews have more than the ancient Egyptians on our minds.
The Passover season is upon us, folks. And with it, the timeless message of real freedom.
