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Passover in Modern Times

The ancient Exodus continues to inspire Jews today.

Passover and Blood Libel in the Middle Ages

The joy of the holiday is overshadowed by anti-Semitic violence.

Rabbinic Development of Passover

The seder takes shape in the rabbinic period.

The Paschal Sacrifice (Korban Pesach)

Understanding how Passover was celebrated in biblical times.

An Orange on the Seder Plate

This progressive Passover custom is surprisingly misunderstood.

Miriam’s Cup

A modern feminist symbol

Kitniyot: Not Quite Hametz

The Passover debate surrounding rice, millet, corn and legumes.

The Hebrew Alphabet: A Mystical Journey

Jewish mystics took Judaism's reverence for the Hebrew language one step further, venerating the Hebrew letters themselves and considering them paths to the Divine.

The Wisdom of the Hebrew Alphabet

Jewish mystics found Divinity in the Hebrew letters.

Jewish or Democratic? Israel’s Former Top Judge Reflects on Values

Some people say a state that is both Jewish and democratic is an oxymoron, but the values can work together.

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