Passover

Tens of Thousands Attend Jerusalem Annual Passover Priestly Blessing, Focus on Hostages, Families

by

JERUSALEM, Israel – Despite war and rumors of war, tens of thousands of Jewish people came to the Western Wall during the intermediary days of Passover to pray and receive an annual blessing. Unsurprisingly, this year’s focus was the hostages and their families. More than 30,000 people came to take part in the Birkat Hacohenim, which … Read more

Israelis Remember Hostages, Fallen Soldiers, Terror Victims as Passover Begins

by

JERUSALEM, Israel – Jews worldwide and throughout Israel will celebrate the Feast of Passover Monday night. While they celebrate the freedom from the bondage of ancient Egypt, they also grieve for the more than 100 hostages still in Hamas captivity, as Tuesday will mark the 200th day since the massacre and kidnappings on October 7th. On … Read more

Hostages' Families of Nir Oz Won't Celebrate Passover Seder Without Their Loved Ones

by

KIBBUTZ NIR OZ, Israel –The Jewish people celebrate Passover each year with a seder meal, recalling the Israelites’ miraculous exodus from Egypt after Moses told Pharaoh: “Let my people go.” Ahead of the upcoming Passover holiday, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, the main group that has been representing the hostages, organized an event at Kibbutz … Read more

As Spring Holidays Approach, Christians, Jews Face Challenges of Easter, Passover Celebrations During Time of War

by

JERUSALEM, Israel – For Christians during this Holy Week, and later for Jews in Israel at Passover, the holiday season poses a challenge in celebrating the faith during wartime. Events such as last October’s massacre near Gaza and the refusal to release the Israeli hostages can cause doubt about a loving God. Yet, some insist that … Read more