Passover is one of the most musical of Jewish holidays. The annual springtime celebration of the ancient Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt is full of beloved traditions, from the elaborate ...

After the Seder, sometime around midnightwhen everyone has said the grace after meals, the singing begins. People break out tunes like, “Echad Mi Yodea (Who Knows One)” and “Let My People Go.” For ...

(JTA) As the American-Israeli poet Marty Herskovitz thought about the upcoming Passover holiday, the prospect of singing “Dayenu” at the first seder since his country was attacked didn’t sit right ...

As the American-Israeli poet Marty Herskovitz thought about the upcoming Passover holiday, the prospect of singing “Dayenu” at the first seder since his country was attacked didn’t sit right with him.

A few weeks ago, after Purim, I was explaining to my sisters (who are not Jewish) about how we celebrate Purim. I had enjoyed celebrating Purim with friends from Beth Tikvah as well as students and ...

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Passover is when families retell the story of the Jewish people's exodus from slavery in Egypt. It begins with a festive meal known as the Seder. During the holiday, Jews do not eat leavened bread.

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - The local Jewish community is preparing for the Passover holiday, which begins at sundown on Monday. Volunteers with the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park spent ...