Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Passover, also called Pesach.
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The Schmooze Jared Kushner’s Brother Joshua May Be Our Moses
The Exodus — Livingston, New Jersey Edition: An Illuminated Manuscript Let’s say that a new king, or semi-dubiously elected leader, arose over America, and that he courted his base by demonizing minorities. He did not care for the Jews (with rare exceptions, like Gary Cohn.) And let’s say that through some act of fate, or…
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Food Yes, You Can Bake Matzo At Home
DIY, or do-it-yourself culture was born out of price-fueled rage at capitalism, that systematically perpetuated scam designed to pry our hard-earned dollars out of our cold dead hands. DIY culture is the practice of creating, modifying, fixing or perfecting something without the (paid) help of professionals. Take that, cabinet makers, Apple Geniuses and Ikea handymen…
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Life 8 Modern Literary Texts To Read At Your Passover Seder
Every Passover, I find that my contributions to the Seder are somewhat limited. My niece and nephew have now been charged with the task of asking the four questions and my mother’s food preparations are almost sacred unto themselves. This year, though, I’ve been tasked with the delightful job of considering literary readings that are…
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Fast Forward Politician Who Said Rothschilds Control Weather Deluged With Seder Invitations
The Washington, D.C. Council member who suggested that the Rothschild banking family controls the weather has been inundated with invitations to Passover seders, The Washington Post reported Friday. Trayon White Sr., who represents a ward in the southeastern part of the district, was heavily criticized by local and national Jewish groups after making his statements…
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The Schmooze Is Celebrating Passover Any Different From Having A Psychological Disorder?
Here’s a fun game: pour yourself a glass of wine. Dip your finger in it. Move one drop of one to a plate or a napkin every time you answer yes to one of the following questions: Lately, Do you find yourself attempting to quell anxiety by actions like getting rid of certain foods that…
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Life Passover In Jamaica — Where The Legacies Of Slavery Linger
There is a crescent stretch of beach and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. There is a two-hour wait at customs to get in, and swarms of mosquitos that move into the house you’ve rented at dusk. God help you if you tarry too long on that beach, admiring that sunset, if you’ve forgotten the…
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The Schmooze If Donald Trump Were To Lead A Passover Seder
“I’d only ever been to one Passover. Back in 1984, when my best Jew lawyer, Roy Cohn, finally convinced me to accept one of his invitations to a Seder at his penthouse in Manhattan. Frankly, there’s only one word to describe that night. Boring. Even with Madonna as my date, and I’m talking still-hot, pre-pregnant,…
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Life How To Host A Truly Inclusive Passover Seder
At its best, the Passover Seder can model the values it celebrates—freedom from slavery and oppression—by disrupting habitual hierarchies and bolstering inclusivity. Unfortunately, sometimes our attempts to honor this sacred mission fall short. At its worst, the festive meal celebrating freedom can deepen the very divisions it seeks to heal. For those who wish to…
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