Posts Tagged: passover
In Contrasting Passover Messages, Britain’s Prime Minister Decries Antisemitism, Labour Leader Stresses ‘Universal Struggle for Liberation’
In his annual Passover message, published in Jewish News, Britain’s prime minister said he is “determined to do everything in [his] power” to eliminate antisemitism across the...
Passover Is Our Celebration of Freedom and Miracles
On the first night of Passover, the festive meal is preceded by the Seder, which chronicles our emergence from bondage into a nation and recounts...
Why Christians Should Celebrate Passover
The Passover holiday commemorates the exodus of Jews from slavery in Egypt. It is a celebration of freedom. On this basis alone, Christians should join...
At the Seder: What If You Just Don’t Feel It?
There are likely to be at least a couple skeptics at most seder tables. The story of the Exodus, with it’s other-worldly plagues, set in the midst of detailed...
Blessed Are Those Who Eat Chametz!
The Talmud (Brachot 17a) poses the following question: Why is it prohibited to eat or to possess chametz (leaven), such as bread, on Pesach? What is there in the nature...
South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Uses Passover Message to Call for Resignation of Country’s President ‘Accused of Selling Government to Highest Bidder’
South Africa needs saving from its own president and it will take a leader the likes of Moses to bring about this miracle, South Africa’s...
John Kasich: Celebrate Passover By Fulfilling God’s Purpose for Your Life
JNS.org - I’ve had the wonderful privilege of meeting thousands of people from all different faith backgrounds out on the campaign trail. It’s been both a...
A Passover Prayer for Health
Three times a day we recite the the eighth blessing in the Amida praying that all Israel be healed. The language is very specific. It says “Rofay kol amo...
How Early Christians Traded Pilate for the Jews
"Crucify him, crucify him!" shouted the multitude of Jews when Pontius Pilate asked them what he should do with Jesus. These few harsh words, which appear...
Injured Syrian Boy Undergoing Treatment in Israel Loves Matzah
A Syrian boy being treated for wounds he sustained in his home country's civil war is spending this Passover receiving treatment in an Israeli hospital,...
On Passover, Remember the Immigrant
JNS.org - The Passover seder begins by welcoming anyone who is hungry, an idea that comes straight from the Book of Exodus (23:9), which...
Passover: How Does One Celebrate Freedom?
JNS.org - Passover is the holiday of freedom. A person or a society are free when they are on their own, not subject to...
Abu Ghosh Mayor Wishes Israel a Happy Passover as Israeli Leaders Prepare for Holiday
On April 2, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participated in a ceremony to sell the State of Israel's hametz, or leavened bread and other products, to Abu...
Passover Guide for the Perplexed, 2015
1. According to Heinrich Heine, the 19th century German poet, "Since the Exodus, freedom has always spoken with a Hebrew accent." 2. Passover is the prime...
