On Pesach night, we do so many different things in order to attract the children’s attention and involve them in the Seder activities. We expectantly

Regarding the wicked son, the Haggadah tells us: “hakheh (הקהה) et shinav.” What does that expression mean? There are two issues: What is its literal

Different this year—sadder, harder, more imminent. I am uncomfortable with the phrase “bring them home.” It seems to place the onus on the brave Israeli

Pesach cakes have almost become completely Gebrokts-free. They have also become quite expensive. Indeed, one shopper at a supermarket in the Five Towns recently commented,

This Passover article is mainly directed to the (education) of future generations by amplifying and expanding the sense of excitement which hopefully was generated on

A few years ago, I conducted a little research on Nirtzah. The very first thing I learned is that according to many commentators, Nirtzah is

Moments pass and memories fade, yet the soul’s truth is everlasting. The spiritual mountain top of meaning is where clarity prevails, yet the steep physical

Have You Heard About Birkat Ha’Ilanot? Have you heard about Birkat Ha’Ilanot, the bracha over trees? We recited it yesterday in Jerusalem and anyone can

Everyone enjoys the Pesach Seder, right? Well, no, not exactly. When it comes to mental health, it does not discriminate based on religion or observance

Passover 1946 During the first Passover after liberation, considerable numbers of the she’erit hapletah (the surviving remnant) came to the Munich area to celebrate in

Pesach is nearly here, yet the escalation of tensions in the Middle East is already here. Riveted as we are to the news—whether with fear,

With Seder preparations barely complete you may find yourself wondering if there is a way to keep the enjoyment of Passover while eliminating the backbreaking