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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Tehran's embattled Jewish community endures despite Israeli bombing of synagogue

Tehran's Jewish community celebrated Passover despite conflict, but their synagogue was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike the next day.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel's national celebration

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has gained notoriety for demolishing Palestinian buildings while reciting religious verses, symbolizing a controversial aspect of Israeli nationalism.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

London's Moroccan Jews keep Mimouna tradition alive

Mimouna is a Moroccan Jewish celebration marking the end of Passover, emphasizing community and the return of leavened bread.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israeli settlers turn Passover into celebration of ethnic cleansing

Haitham al-Zayed, displaced from Shallal al-Auja, recalls his childhood memories of swimming in al-Auja's lush pools, now occupied by settlers celebrating their presence during Passover.
Social justice
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

IN PHOTOS | Inside Toronto's Orthodox Easter celebrations | CBC News

Orthodox communities in Canada celebrate Easter one week later, emphasizing traditions like pysanky egg decorating and basket blessings after fasting.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Record animal sacrifice attempts at Al-Aqsa spark status quo fears

Israeli settlers made seven attempts to smuggle animal sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque during Passover, the highest since 1967.
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Matzah Is the Medium

His innovative abstractions evoked both the art historical canon and the haunting afterlives of Atlantic slavery.
Arts
#jerusalem
Berlin food
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

It's Holy Week, but Jerusalem's Old City is quiet and eerily empty

The Austrian Pilgrim Hospice in Jerusalem experiences an unusually empty Holy Week due to wartime conditions and security restrictions.
Berlin food
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

It's Holy Week, but Jerusalem's Old City is quiet and eerily empty

The Austrian Pilgrim Hospice in Jerusalem experiences an unusually empty Holy Week due to wartime conditions and security restrictions.
more#jerusalem
#passover
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

On Passover, some Sephardic Jews revisit not only the story of their ancestors, but also their Ladino language

Passover Seders allow Jewish families to retell the Exodus story, often incorporating multiple languages, including the endangered Ladino.
Dining
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

8 Favorite Seder Plates for Passover

Passover features symbolic dishes and customized seder plates, celebrating the exodus of Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
East Bay food
fromThe Bold Italic
2 weeks ago

Passover in San Francisco Looks Nothing Like the One I Grew Up With

Passover in San Francisco reflects diverse cultural influences and modern interpretations, showcasing unique dishes and themes relevant to the community.
NYC music
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

What Made This Seder Different From Any Other Seder?

Model seders evolved from childhood experiences to cherished family traditions, blending personal memories with communal celebrations of Passover.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

10 Delicious Matzo Recipes For Passover - Tasting Table

Passover celebrates the Exodus, featuring traditional foods like matzo, with various recipes to enjoy it during the holiday.
LA food
fromcooking.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

A Passover Chicken With California Cool

Tara Lazar prepares traditional Passover meals in advance, emphasizing family heritage and local ingredients for a meaningful Seder experience.
Dining
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

8 Favorite Seder Plates for Passover

Passover features symbolic dishes and customized seder plates, celebrating the exodus of Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
more#passover
NYC LGBT
fromVogue
2 weeks ago

At the Trans+ Passover Seder in Brooklyn, an Evening of Queer Jewish Joy

The Trans+ Passover Seder is an inclusive celebration for transgender and non-binary Jews, fostering community and spiritual connection.
Silicon Valley food
fromVogue
3 weeks ago

The Couple Behind Katz's Delicatessen and Sababa Foods Share a Favorite Recipe for Passover

Amy and Jake Dell met on a dating app, bonded over their family restaurant backgrounds, and had an effortless connection during their first date.
NYC politics
fromAlgemeiner.com
3 weeks ago

New York City Mayor Mamdani Heckled While Speaking at Passover Seder in Manhattan After Comedian Drops Out

Heckling occurred during Mayor Mamdani's speech at a Passover seder, highlighting tensions surrounding his views on Israel and antisemitism.
History
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Well, Holy Week Is off to an Interesting Start in Israel

Palm Sunday Mass was blocked for the first time in centuries due to safety concerns amid ongoing conflict in Israel.
fromNew York Family
1 year ago

Great Family Passover Events Across NYC - New York Family

Turn your Saturday afternoon at 14Y into a choose-your-own adventure bursting with Passover energy, creativity, and moments to slow down. Enjoy family yoga, a Passover puppet show, a Seder plate making activity, open play and story time, and more!
NYC parents
#jewish-identity
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

A community-sized Seder plate - Harvard Gazette

Harvard Hillel's sculpture 'The People's Plate' celebrates Jewish identity through unique iconography and personal stories during Passover.
more#jewish-identity
#easter
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World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Israelis celebrate Passover in a parking garage turned bomb shelter

An underground community in Tel Aviv gathered for Passover amid ongoing missile threats, finding solace in shared rituals despite the danger above.
NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
4 weeks ago

NYPD ramps up security for Passover holiday

NYPD is increasing security around Jewish institutions in New York City due to rising antisemitic crimes and ongoing Middle East tensions.
#eid-al-fitr
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In Gaza, the joy of Eid has gone. Visiting relatives at the end of Ramadan is a procession through loss | Ahmed Kamal Junina

Eid al-Fitr in Gaza this year was marked by sorrow and loss, overshadowing traditional celebrations and rituals.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Thousands mark Eid in Toronto with heavy hearts as war grips Middle East | CBC News

Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Toronto were marked by community spirit amid concerns for global conflicts.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In Gaza, the joy of Eid has gone. Visiting relatives at the end of Ramadan is a procession through loss | Ahmed Kamal Junina

Eid al-Fitr in Gaza this year was marked by sorrow and loss, overshadowing traditional celebrations and rituals.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Thousands mark Eid in Toronto with heavy hearts as war grips Middle East | CBC News

Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Toronto were marked by community spirit amid concerns for global conflicts.
more#eid-al-fitr
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Amid muted Eid celebrations, violence surges across the West Bank

Palestinians faced violence and land seizures during Eid al-Fitr amid ongoing conflict and settler aggression in the West Bank.
Dining
fromcooking.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Mix-and-Match These Stunning Dishes to Gather Loved Ones and Feast

Yewande Komolafe's curated menus celebrate African and diaspora cuisine through 25 recipes designed for flexible entertaining, prioritizing connection over perfection.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Quran echoes loudly as Palestinian reciters gather in Gaza

Two hundred and fifty-six Quran memorisers—Palestinians who have committed the entire holy book to memory—sat in the place while companions beside them listened attentively, following each word carefully to ensure the recitation remained flawless. The gathering, titled Safwat Al-Huffaz—The Elite of Quran Memorisers, has become a special collective way of observing Ramadan in Gaza.
World news
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Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I hosted Christmas for 28 years and the moment I loved most was never the meal or the gifts - it was 11 PM when the last car pulled away and I stood in the kitchen alone with the mess and finally exhaled for the first time in 12 hours - Silicon Canals

Holiday hosting demands invisible emotional and physical labor that extends far beyond meal preparation, requiring hosts to manage logistics, social dynamics, and performance anxiety simultaneously while rarely receiving acknowledgment for this effort.
New York City
fromNew York Family
2 months ago

Fun Purim Events in NYC for Families 2026

New York City offers numerous family-friendly Purim events including hamantaschen baking, carnivals, performances, and museum programming around March 2.
NYC parents
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

Mamdani hosts Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil for Ramadan dinner at Gracie Mansion

NYC Mayor Mamdani hosted Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and his family for Ramadan dinner, marking one year since Khalil's ICE arrest and subsequent release.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYC Jewish Teachers Lose Grievance Over Passover Prep Day

New York City's Department of Education denied observant Jewish teachers' request for a dedicated religious observance day to prepare for Passover, directing them to use personal or vacation days instead.
History
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago

Death of Iranian leader just before Purim revives Book of Esther parallels - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Iran's supreme leader's death during Purim prompted comparisons to the ancient Persian tyrant Haman, whose downfall the holiday commemorates, creating symbolic resonance between ancient Jewish survival and modern Middle Eastern conflict.
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month

Ramadan begins around Feb. 18–19, observed by fasting from dawn to sunset, emphasizing worship, reflection, charity, communal meals to break the fast, and followed by Eid al-Fitr.
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