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What is Yom Ha’atzmaut? When and how do we celebrate Israel’s Independence Day?

Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) takes place on the date in the Hebrew calendar that Israel declared independence, the 5th of Iyar.

Israel’s sacred bond with the Jewish people

Even in exile, Jews never let go of Israel. It wasn’t just a place — it was a heartbeat, a hope, a home they carried in every prayer.

What is Yom Hazikaron? How and when do we commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day?

Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) is a day to remember Israel’s fallen soldiers as well as Israeli victims of terror.

Naomi Levy built a Hanukkah pop-up bar — now she’s reinventing Jewish hospitality

From challah-infused cocktails to a Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar, Naomi Levy is putting a modern twist on Jewish tradition at Lehrhaus.

God on trial: Jewish theological responses to the Holocaust’s hardest question

When we confront the Holocaust, we also face one of the most profound theological dilemmas imaginable: Where was God?

What’s on the table? Understanding the symbolism of Passover Seder foods

Every item on the Seder plate is a chance to see ourselves more clearly, encouraging us not just to remember history, but to reflect on our experiences.

Prayers and readings for peace, Israel, and Ukraine to add to your Passover Seder

Here are a few prayers and readings that you might consider incorporating into your Seder during these challenging times:

Passover greetings: What to say to your Jewish friends on Passover

You might be wondering how to greet your Jewish friends during Passover. Is “Happy Passover” enough? Are there more traditional or thoughtful phrases to use? We’ve got you covered!

The first mention of Israel: A Passover special on the Merneptah Stele

How did an Atlanta rabbi make Coke kosher for Passover?

Nearly 100 years ago Coca-Cola started making kosher for Passover Coke because of a rabbi who wanted American Jews to have their favorite soda.

Author Hélène Jawhara Piñer celebrates often-forgotten Sephardi food in her new matzah cookbook

Amid a culinary renaissance for Jewish and Israeli food, matzah takes center stage in Hélène Jawhara Piñer’s latest cookbook, offering a rich, historical journey through Sephardic tradition that proves this humble unleavened bread is anything but flat.

The unsung heroines of Passover: How Jewish women shaped the Exodus story

Women were instrumental in the Jewish exodus from Egypt. Here are the Passover heroines your Hebrew school teacher likely didn’t discuss.

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