The Festival of Sukkot allows us to take a step back, to appreciate the material possessions that God has given us and to understand how to use them for spiritual means.

Religious pilgrims and Israeli citizens alike descended upon holy sites throughout the Jewish state during the annual Passover celebration.

During Chol Hamoed, the interim days of Passover, life in Israel takes a turn towards rest and relaxation, and people spend time with family and friends.

Monkeys at Israel's Safari Park are eating matzoh on Passover.

The Priestly Blessing ceremony includes hundreds of priests, descendants of the tribe of Levi.

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.

Matzah can represent either slavery or redemption! Why the contradicting symbolism? Well, that depends on your attitude!

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.

If you've never heard an Arab calling out 'alter zachen' ('old things') in Yiddish, then you've never experienced pre-Passover preparations in Jerusalem.

'In every generation, our enemies rise up against us,' Netanyahu said, adding that now we have the IDF and the Israeli security forces – 'and, of course, God.'

After abundant winter rains, Israeli farmers on the Gaza border start spring planting; WJC holds model seder honoring 30 foreign diplomats; and more!

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.

Take time this holiday season to break free from the things that are holding you back!

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?

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.

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.

Some explain that a blessing is indeed recited before beginning to read the Haggadah, though it is 'hidden.' The reasoning is quite interesting!

Although nowadays there is no Passover sacrifice, as there is no Holy Temple in Jerusalem, we can still learn from it.

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.

'The struggle for freedom is the breath of life, and it ensures the existence of the Jewish people,' Danon stated.

Jewish rapper Nissim Black displays his love for his new homeland and his longing for true freedom and redemption.

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!

Passover is a time to free ourselves from the "bondage" of every day living and "bond" with our Creator and those whom we love.

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.

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.