This is the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Passover, also called Pesach.
Passover
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Culture Apple TV’s ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ just gave us a stunningly authentic Jewish episode
At a time when Jews are nervous about their public perception, seeing shmura matzah on TV was a balm, writes a rabbi and cultural commentator
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Fast Forward Georgia political candidate apologizes for Passover ad that featured challah
The ad appeared in the Atlanta Jewish Times
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Opinion Passover liberation and US liberty both summon us to remember and renew
Democracy, like the Haggadah’s account of the Jews’ escape from slavery, requires continuous participation
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Looking Forward How a song about the food chain became a Seder mainstay
'Chad Gadya’ is a reminder of our mortality — and the promise it may be temporary
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Fast Forward Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran
"It’s certainly not the worst conditions for a seder our people have had to endure,” one Israeli said
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Opinion The stories of Passover and Pittsburgh share a common humanity
In a divided world where hate makes us less safe, Moses’ courage can inspire our own
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News Seder subway stunt rolls Passover out in public — but watch that matzo ball soup
At the third annual “Subway Seder,” participants danced, shvitzed and noshed
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News Scallion fights, soft matzo and other Passover traditions live on around the world
From India’s animal blood on doorposts to Ethiopia’s all-chickpea pre-Seder diets, the Jewish diaspora has developed distinctive traditions that endure.
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