Jewish holidays
WATCH: Thousands gather at Western Wall for selichot prayers as 'Post' observes Yom Kippur
The Jerusalem Post will temporarily pause news coverage to observe Yom Kippur. We wish all our readers a gmar hatima tova and an easy and meaningful fast.
Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?
Yom Kippur 2026: Does a text message or social media post count as a real apology?
The other confession: Yom Kippur as the night journey of the soul
Beyond the Headlines: Invisible fighters - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
A Passover Seder's lost integrity: Why inviting Zohran Mamdani was a strategic misstep - opinion
A Passover Seder is a structured transmission of Jewish memory, beginning with oppression in Egypt and culminating in the affirmation of Jewish continuity.
The Passover playbook: Jerusalem activities the whole family can rally around during war
This year, everything will be operating according to the instructions from the Home Front Command. Things may be subject to last-minute changes.
Passover 2026: How to find meaning this year - opinion
We are living in an emotional mosaic of difficulty and inspiration, pain and resilience.
Cultivate a Zionist I-Thou at Seder with JPPI’s Zionist texts - opinion
Martin Buber urged individuals to cultivate profound, expansive, I-Thou relationships with others – and with broader phenomena like God.
Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness, on Passover and the rest of the year
Jewish holidays like Purim and Passover seek to strengthen different sets of interpersonal connections, such as fostering bonds between friends and expressing care.
In every generation: The revolutionary spirit of Passover - opinion
Our story is not one of strength but of vulnerability; not of total victory but of powerlessness.
Passover’s missing heart: The silence at the Seder table - opinion
In Temple times, the Seder was not just a storytelling evening. It was built around a real offering brought in Jerusalem.
We are living the Haggadah: The war gives new meaning to the story of freedom
On this night of Jewish history, remember that we are not only telling the Haggadah. We are living it. Let its story meet our moment.
Special menus and games: Food chains adapt for Passover
Dedicated menus, kids’ meals, and mall activities: How food chains try to maintain consumer routines even during Passover.
