Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran
By Theia Chatelle (JTA) TEL AVIV — The day before Yael Ben Cnaan was set to take over ownership of Bishvil Flowers, a corner flower shop…
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A Lego on the seder plate: Temple Israel calls for new ritual object after attack
By Grace Gilson (JTA) At Temple Israel in suburban Detroit, where congregants are still reeling from last month’s attack in which a man drove a vehicle…
Yes Kosher Friendship Team: Pesach – Making Space for What Matters
by the Yes Kosher Friendship Team (Edmonton) – As spring arrives, many homes enter a season of clearing and preparation. Beneath the surface, this is…
From the Sources by Eliezer Segal: Dippings and Delicacies
By Eliezer Segal (Calgary) – Toward the beginning of the traditional Passover seder, it is customary to partake of a green vegetable dipped in salt…
Rabbi Ilana Krieger Lapides: Pesach and intermission
By Rabbi Ilana Krieger Lapides (Calgary) – Google maps always plays a role when I teach my B’nai Mitzvah kids their Torah portion. Since every…