passover

Ha Lachma Anya: The Bread of Slavery and Affliction

This text is an opportunity for hands-on engagement with the seder’s core message.

The Unasked Question

On a night built around inquiry, there's one question that is never posed at the Passover seder.

Remembering Our Oppression With Sweetness

The haroset paste eaten at the Passover Seder recalls the mortar the Israelite slaves used to build in Egypt. So why is it so sweet?

The Hidden Meaning of Karpas

The green vegetable dipped in saltwater at the seder alludes to the very beginning of the Israelites' slavery saga.

The Hidden Arc of the Passover Seder

The Mishnah says the seder must begin with the disgrace of enslavement and end with praise of God. The authors of the Haggadah did a little more than that.

Mah Nishtanah: An Invitation to Dialogue

The various meanings of this well-known Seder phrase.

Dayenu: A Jewish Template for Gratitude

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

How to Create a Vegan Seder Plate

Two small substitutions are all that is required to turn the traditional seder plate vegan.

Rules for Passover

From avoiding leavened products to the Fast of the First Born, here's your cheat sheet of Passover practices.

Is Soda Kosher for Passover?

Soda is not one of the forbidden grains, but there are still concerns about consuming it on the holiday.