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Passover Resources
14 Passover Facts and Traditions Every Jew Should Know
Passover is celebrated by ridding our homes from chametz (grain that has risen) eating special foods (matzah and bitter herbs), retelling the story of Exodus, and desisting from work.
Passover is celebrated by ridding our homes from chametz (grain that has risen) eating special foods (matzah and bitter herbs), retelling the story of Exodus, and desisting from work.
How to Plan and Host a Welcoming Seder
Maximize your serving, seating, singing, and speeches to make sure that everyone is included and comfortable.
Maximize your serving, seating, singing, and speeches to make sure that everyone is included and comfortable.
50 Governers Decleare Education Day in Honor of the Rebbe
They joined the President in calling the nation to focus on education.
They joined the President in calling the nation to focus on education.
Video
Why the Exact Moment of Exodus Matters
The Torah does not tell us the exact times when many important events occurred. Nevertheless, we are told that Pharoah commanded the Jews to leave Egypt exactly at midnight on the 15th of Nissan. Further, the Torah narrates the exact moment they actually left: The next day, precisely at noon – not delaying even for the “blink of an eye”.
The Torah does not tell us the exact times when many important events occurred. Nevertheless, we are told that Pharoah commanded the Jews to leave Egypt exactly at midnight on the 15th of Nissan. Further, the Torah narrates the exact moment they actually left: The next day, precisely at noon – not delaying even for the “blink of an eye”.
Why Does Matzah Have Holes?
Discover the reason behind all the perforations in Kosher for Passover matzah.
Discover the reason behind all the perforations in Kosher for Passover matzah.
Passover: The Antidote to Artificial Intelligence
We welcome everyone at the Seder and give each individual personal attention, not mechanical responses…
We welcome everyone at the Seder and give each individual personal attention, not mechanical responses…
A Moment to Save the World
On multiple occasions in his televised addresses, the Rebbe urgently called for a daily “Moment of Silence” in U.S. public schools, where most American children receive their education. This 20 minute primer summarizes the Rebbe’s approach on this initiative, which is absolutely essential to our country’s future.
On multiple occasions in his televised addresses, the Rebbe urgently called for a daily “Moment of Silence” in U.S. public schools, where most American children receive their education. This 20 minute primer summarizes the Rebbe’s approach on this initiative, which is absolutely essential to our country’s future.
Passover Learning
Why Is Passover Seven (or Eight) Days Long?
The Midrash connects the seven days of Passover to the seven days of the week. But, why?
The Midrash connects the seven days of Passover to the seven days of the week. But, why?
The Wicked Son Redeemed
That such damnations are unlikely to charm the young man’s heart is a no-brainer. But lousy pedagogy aside, this is the opposite of what we are supposed to be doing tonight.
That such damnations are unlikely to charm the young man’s heart is a no-brainer. But lousy pedagogy aside, this is the opposite of what we are supposed to be doing tonight.
Story
The Wagon Driver and the Stranger
“Please invite the wagon driver to come see me,” said the Rebbe upon hearing that the man was in town.
“Please invite the wagon driver to come see me,” said the Rebbe upon hearing that the man was in town.
When the Odessa Matzah-Bakers Outfoxed the KGB
In the Soviet Union, even getting a piece of matzah for the Seder was fraught with danger
In the Soviet Union, even getting a piece of matzah for the Seder was fraught with danger
A Disorderly (and Very Fulfilling) Passover Seder
"All my visions of the “perfect seder” had been dashed."
"All my visions of the “perfect seder” had been dashed."
Lifestyle
Seven things are hidden from man: the day of death, the day of the Redemption, the absolute truth in a judgment; also, no man knows how he will earn a livelihood, what is in his neighbor's heart, what a woman is bearing, and when the wicked will fall.
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
Noah was a tzadik, a very great man. He saved the entire world. But he didn't approach Abraham's greatness.
When G‑d told Noah to build an ark before the world would be destroyed, Noah built an ark.
But when G‑d told Abraham He was about to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah—cities corrupt and evil to the core—...
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