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Editorial

Sons And Daughters At The Seder Table

It was unseasonably cold on the first night of Passover back in 1979. Snow had fallen the day before and melted into slush puddles that…

By Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky

March 31, 2026

Passover

Haggadah Marginalia

The Haggadah is one of those oceanic Torah texts. It invites continual return and reengagement, as we come back each year at the seder, to…

By Boruch Werdiger

March 30, 2026

Matzah and Missiles: Chabad reps work around war-time restraints to celebrate Passover

Chabad community leaders across a country under constant missile attack are delivering handmade Shmurah matzah between rocket sirens. They are innovating as they prepare to…

By Tzemach Feller

March 29, 2026

Rebbe

A Bed, a Table, a Chair and a Lamp

The Rebbe did not hold press conferences nor grant press interviews. So reporters would usually be directed to my office where I did my best…

By Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky

March 29, 2026

Today in Jewish History: 11 Nissan, Birthday of The Rebbe

Tonight and tomorrow marks the 124th birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of blessed memory. On this day, Yud-Alef (11) Nissan, we…

By Staff Writer

March 28, 2026

Finding Courage to Trust

For much of my life, I struggled with the idea of trusting G-d. Then, five years ago, I began to see it everywhere. On the…

By Sarah Ogince

March 27, 2026

On the Eve of 250: Jews and the American Experiment

As the United States nears its 250th birthday, a once-settled confidence has given way to uneasy questions. What does Jewish belonging mean when the promise…

By Boruch Werdiger

March 27, 2026

Passover

More Questions For The Seder Table

Jewish people love to ask questions. As part of the Passover tradition, we ask four at the Seder table. We asked four Chabad representatives our…

By Staff Writer

March 26, 2026

Reflections on Freedom: Let All Who Are Hungry Come and Eat

It was my turn to host the S.Y. Agnon book group, and I took extra care in preparing, putting bowls of nuts and fruit on…

By Maya Bernstein

March 26, 2026

Passover

Frissons Of Redemption

The theme of redemption is universal, and, perhaps this year more than ever, it resonates on many levels. Here, we invited some writers and poets…

By Staff Writer

March 26, 2026

Books

The Haggadah Collection At The Library Of Agudas Chassidei Chabad

The prestigious Haggadah collection of Chabad’s Central Library began in December 1924, when the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, acquired the collection of…

By Staff Writer

March 25, 2026

Passover

Seder In The Bar

It was past midnight. The grand communal Seder ended on a high note. But this rabbi wasn’t about to call it a night.

By Rabbi Berel Levertov

March 25, 2026

Zaidy’s Passover Seder

Few holidays compete with Passover’s child-centered rituals. The seder packs customs and narratives enough to animate a child’s imagination all year round.

By Baila Olidort

March 25, 2026

Reflections on Freedom: Between Sinai and Independence Hall

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Two hundred and fifty years ago, this country’s founding fathers fought to secure our rights to these goods.…

By Allan Arkush

March 24, 2026

Passover

The Annotated Seder Plate: Insights, Tidbits, and Fun Facts

Haggadah Since escaping Egypt, the Jewish people have celebrated Passover by telling the story of the Exodus. Over time, the story became more formal and…

By Boruch Werdiger

March 23, 2026

Passover

Seders To Remember: Pickpocket At The Prison Seder

Rabbinical students travel the world, bringing the entire Seder to Jews who live far from the madding crowds. Here are some glimpses of their experiences.

By Staff Writer

March 23, 2026

Africa

Seder in Tanzania

Boxes and suitcases came and went, but not ours. We tried not to panic.

By Danny Denburg

March 22, 2026

The Case for Friction

Sit down to study a page of Talmud, and it won’t be long before you come across an unreadable cluster of letters. Abbreviations—rashei teivot in…

By Moshe Koppel

March 18, 2026

Passover

Five Communal Leaders Share Their Dream Seder Guest

We asked Chabad representatives to tell us which biblical, Talmudic or medieval personality they'd like to have at their Seder table.

By Staff Writer

March 18, 2026

Today in Jewish History: Birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson

Today marks a notable date in Jewish history: the birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of blessed memory. Known simply as the Rebbetzin, she was…

By Tzemach Feller

March 13, 2026

Between Two Worlds: Finding Freedom in Tension

At the National Security Agency, Anne Neuberger directed a force of 19,000 civilian and military personnel charged with countering threats ranging from ISIS to advancements…

By Sarah Ogince

March 13, 2026

Shawarma Between Classes: The New Flavor of Jewish Life at Indiana University

The lunchtime line at Yalla moves fast — shawarma sizzling, pitas flying, students lingering long after their plates are empty. On a campus that never…

By Leibel Kahan

March 9, 2026