Guide to Jewish Holidays

The Jewish calendar is filled with many major and minor holidays and we are here to unpack them all.

We’re reading the Haggadah wrong – here’s how to fix it

The goal of retelling the Exodus story on Passover is to see ourselves, today, as beneficiaries of God’s love, Rabbi David Block writes.

Why are Christians celebrating Passover and hosting non-Jewish Seders?

Spring cleaning: How to add mindfulness into your Passover preparations

As we clean for Passover, we also have an opportunity to leave behind a different type of ‘chametz’: the internal kind.

7 songs you need to add to your Passover playlist

Looking to get into the Passover spirit? Here are seven songs to help get you into the Passover mindset!

Passover guide 2025: How and when to celebrate the Jewish holiday

Here’s a rundown of what you need to know about Passover, the seven- or eight-day holiday (depending on where you live) and how to celebrate it.

What do Jewish people do with their chametz for Passover? Who buys it?

Someone is willing to buy that granola bar in your gym bag. The catch? You’ll end up owning it again, and it will likely never leave your house.

Last-minute Passover decor that’ll make your Seder one to remember

Whether you’re hosting a Seder or not, we rounded up the best Passover products to part the sea of stress and bring some joy to your home.

Spiritual freedom and the meaning of Passover: A mindful reflection (part 1)

When is Passover 2025?

Whether you’re the one leading the Seder or just there for the brisket and charoset, it’s time to mark your calendars.

10 ancient Passover practices that are weirdly still relevant

Last minute checklist for your best Purim yet!

Purim is one of the most festive and joyous occasions of the year, and it starts tonight! Are you ready for this raucous celebration of the story of Esther?

Why do Jews eat hamantaschen for Purim?

Why is Purim commemorated by a three-cornered filled pastry? Let’s unpack the history of hamantaschen.

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