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The Value of an Inclusive Passover

When we are inclusive, everyone benefits, and our seder tables are better off.

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Jewish Ritual and “The Checklist Manifesto”

Jewish ritual is complicated. Take the most recent ritual we just celebrated, the seder. It has 14 steps, each of which is to ...

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A Mystical Choice, A Mystical Haggadah

The one thing I’m never last-minute about is having a haggadah. With countless different versions available — last year, when ...

Ashkenazi haroset differs from its counterparts in that it typically is chunkier and looser in texture, rather than a mixture that gets blended or pounded into a fine paste. It also typically consists of chopped apples and walnuts (or almonds), without dried fruit included. Sweet wine is typically used for soaking, cinnamon is included for spice, and sometimes you might find the addition of orange or lemon juice, too, for extra flavor.

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Classic Ashkenazi Haroset Recipe with Apples and Walnuts

This staple seder dish is easy, adaptable and delicious.

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The Hidden Matzah

What is viewed as a game by children can have deep significance for adults.

Elements of a traditional Passover seder, including a seder plate, a Kiddush cup for wine, and matzah. The seder plate includes symbolic foods that are related to the Exodus.

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Passover (Pesach) Themes and Theology

This holiday is all about redemption.

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Tu Bishvat 2026

In 2026, Tu Bishvat begins at sundown on Sunday, Feb. 1 and ends at sundown on Monday, Feb. 2.

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The hidden matzah.

Tractate Pesachim

Pesachim 99

The four cups.

Passover Seder Plate

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How Passover Customs Have Changed and Developed Over Time

A look at some Pesach customs throughout history.

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