Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions

Based on the biblical narrative, the account tells the story of the departure of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt, which is celebrated these days at the feast of Pesach. But it also raises current questions: how much we trust in ourselves, how we overcome fears, when it is worth playing around.

A shadow hangs over Passover

Passover is a celebration of Jewish freedom from slavery, marked again this year by hostages being held in the hands of Hamas.

Passover 2025: Here's what you need to know about the Jewish holiday

Passover began on Saturday and will conclude on Sunday, April 20. The week-long holiday celebrates the liberation of Israelites from Egypt slavery.

Spartanburg Synagogue hosts first community Passover Seder in 20 years

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - An upstate synagogue took part in an ancient tradition for the first time in decades. On Sunday afternoon, Temple B'nai Israel of Spartanburg took part in a tradition whose origins stem from a distant past. “We can say our ancestors did it and their ancestors did it and theirs and theirs and theirs," said Elliott McCarthy, the temple's Spiritual Leader. McCarthy said Saturday kicked off the start of the Passover, an "8-day Je…

Passover and freedom from human oppression

“Why is this night different from all other nights?” Thus, at sunset begins the ritual of questions during the Seder meal with which observant Jews start the celebration of Passover, or Pesach, which commemorates the deliverance of the Israelite slaves from bondage in Egypt. The youngest child at the table is expected to answer the questions, fulfilling the commandment, “And thou shalt tell thy son.” According to tradition, as related in the boo…

Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in LA wildfires

PASADENA, California — Aty Rotter lost her family home and her spiritual home in the ravenous fire that scorched a large swath of Los Angeles County earlier this year.