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Security forces on alert ahead of Muslim's last Friday of Ramadan

Police deploy 2,000 police and Border Police troops to the capital and its surroundings as the military remain on high alert in the West Bank as tens of thousands expected to pray at al Aqsa; Hamas calls on Palestinians to 'protect holy site'

Ynet correspondents | 04.14.23

DC to declare an official Mimouna day to celebrate end of Passover

Mayor Muriel Bowser encourages residents to celebrate Mimouna; holiday event will be held at Smithsonian will offer North African cuisine and musical performance

Ron Kampeas/JTA | 04.13.23

Mimouna: How a single tradition became Israel's most beloved holiday

The origin of the name Mimouna, which takes place this year on the evening after the end of Passover, has been extensively pondered by researchers, rabbis, and writers, but no other yom tov has been adopted as quickly as this Maghrebi Jewish tradition

Dr. Joel Rappel, Ortal Mogos | 04.12.23

Brainwash - the science of the ten plagues

What do lice feed on? How is hail formed? What distinguishes a frog from a toad? A scientific trivia quiz about the ten plagues of the story of Passover

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 04.11.23

The story of the great Jewish dynasties

What is left of the Jewish noble families? A special project on the Rothschilds, Dellals, Sassoons, and other influential figures who shaped Jewish history. From triumphs to tragedies, explore the fascinating stories behind the iconic Jewish aristocracy

ynet correspondents | 04.11.23

Avi Yefet, caretaker of the Karaite synagogue, rolls out dough to make 'massa' for Passover

Israel’s Karaites celebrate Passover amid renewed interest in alternative forms of Judaism

Ancient Jewish movement rejects rabbinic authority, relying instead on Hebrew Bible for religious law

The Media Line | 04.11.23

No bread, no problem: 8 unique Passover matzah brei recipes

These matzah recipes will make you forget you miss bread at all, as some may even be served as a desert, and once you understand the principle of the dish, you can let your imagination run wild

Ynet | 04.09.23

'Prayer for peace at home': Thousands at Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall

Amid security tensions, a drop in numbers of worshipers coming to receive the traditional Priestly Blessing during the Passover holiday, compared to previous years. The prayer was dedicated to peace for Israel and included a call for unity

Ynet | 04.09.23

Who was Passover's mysterious Pharaoh?

Everybody who ever celebrated Passover is aware of the pharaoh that labored and enslaved the Jewish people in Egypt, but how come the famous tales never call him by his name?

Matan Shor | 04.08.23

ליל הסדר פסח קיבוצים קיבוץ גבול עוטף עזה תחת איום ה טילים רקטות חגיגות חדר אוכל מסיבה משותפת חג רקטות בליל הסדר שיגור שיגורים רקטה רקטות מ רפיח עזה לישראל שומר החמות

'No one will take away the holiday joy from us': Celebrating seder under fire at Gaza border

Despite rocket attacks disrupting the peaceful holiday festivities and triggering blaring alarms, residents of border communities refuse to let fear rule their lives and forge ahead, celebrating together and united in their strength

Matan Tzuri | 04.06.23

כוחות משטרה מתכוננים לפיזור הפרת סדר באום אל פחם

Rockets, riots shake Israel during Passover eve

Security forces report at least two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip while at least 11 people were arrested in confrontations in the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Matan Tzuri, Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 04.05.23

With shelters at the ready: Ukraine's rabbis welcome Passover under fire

From Kharkiv to Mykolaiv and Kyiv, Ukrainian rabbis share stories about their communities' resilience and determination as they prepare for Passover seder during times of hardship

Edward Doks | 04.05.23

From a Kanye West parody to AI versions, 10 new haggadahs to try this Passover

The haggadah market is booming as Jewish writers take inspiration from news, pop culture and other trends to create texts that break the mold

Gabe Friedman/JTA | 04.05.23

The Jewish woman who fought the pope: What happened to the empire of Doña Gracia?

She was raised in a Converso family, and was the richest woman in the world who helped hundreds of thousands of Jews against the leader of the Christian world; Doña Gracia and her family played a central role in the Jewish world in the 16th century - so how did their story almost fade away?

Eliezer Hayoun | 04.05.23

The Rothschilds: The perfect combination of the power, money, and influence

Ever since their humble beginnings in the 18th century, this family has had an unmatched sense for business, and were artful at connecting with the right people all over Europe leading up to World War I, amassing untold billions and creating one of the most impressive business empires ever

Itzchak Tessler | 04.05.23