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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'?
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.
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.