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A climax of the festival prayers is the public recitation of the Hallel. From the initial verse, “Halleluya! Give praise, O servants of the Lord” (113:1 – all quotations are from Tehillim unless ...

The Pesach Haggadah is a study in striking contrasts. On the one hand, we begin by bemoaning sordid origins as idol worshippers. On the other hand, we celebrate the miraculous redemption from Egypt ...

Calling out in prayer and beseeching God to answer our supplications involves an element of entitlement, perhaps even temerity. In contrast, silence reflects humility. Passover Seder night is all ...

The words signifying the order of the Seder are well known. We begin with Kadesh/Sanctifying the Seder night over wine, continuing with another eleven or thirteen (depending on whether some segments ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Passover or Pesach is a holiday or festival celebrated by Jewish people.

Jewish people around the world will begin their Passover celebrations tonight. One of the most important religious holidays on the Hebrew calendar, Passover celebrates the journey from slavery to ...