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Karpas – The Spring Greens

Karpas are the green leafy vegetables used on the seder plate for Passover.

Empty, Full

If sweeping away all leaven symbolizes freedom, then maybe the Omer is a time to fill ourselves with that which truly leavens.

No Room for Karpas

What does a progressive seder plate look like?A little bit like a fruit salad, according to frequent MJL contributor Jill ...

What Happens When Passover Begins on Saturday Night?

This rare occurrence mandates a number of adjustments to pre-holiday rituals.

Dayenu: A Jewish Template for Gratitude

This classic seder poem is not merely a reflection on Passover, but a model for true thanks.

Perfect Passovers in Guatemala

The Exodus and Jerusalem shine through life and work of photographer.

Vegan Challah Recipe

One of the first Jewish foods I remember eating is challah. I associate challah with mingling at bar and bat ...

Happy Passover, Y’all!

Sending wishes for joyful seders and a sweet Pesach , whether you’re celebrating in the South, North, East, or West! ...

Liveblogging Passover

The holiday of Passover starts at sunset tonight, right? Not really. In our household, Passover started about a month ago ...

Jewish Memory

For Jews, memory is not just individual, but also communal.

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