Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions

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For Elana, Passover isn't just about Jewish history — it's about memory, identity, and her father's homemade date syrup.

'Very scary': With Passover celebrations near, concerns about potential threats, antisemitism rise

As the Jewish community prepares for one of its most important holidays, leaders are warning of an increase in antisemitism and potential threats in the Chicago area.

Everything you need to know about Passover

The Jewish celebration takes place this weekend

Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions

Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely observed of any Jewish holiday, symbolizing freedom and the birth of a Jewish nation. This year, the celebrations again occur amid anxieties and divisions among many Jews related to the unresolved Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and the s…

Passover 2025 is nearly upon us! Dates to know, how to celebrate

Spring is here, even if it doesn’t feel like it, which means Passover is just around the corner. It’s one of the most important Jewish holidays of the year. Passover, or “Pesach” in Hebrew, is eight-days long (or seven in Israel) and is celebrated by Jews around the world to mark freedom from slavery in ancient Egypt. During the first...

This Yellow-Hued Cabbage Stew Is Symbolic of New Beginnings

Kat Thompson This Passover recipe from the ‘Gursha’ cookbook is simple and hearty “I always remember the excitement around Passover, which revolved around renewal and new beginnings,” says Beejhy Barhany, the author of Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens from Ethiopian, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond. For Barhany, Passover was a time to reunite with family over a meal served in handmade pottery, breaking the dishes that were created the pri…