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Activities to enhance your Passover Seder

In every generation, every individual should feel as though he or she had actually been redeemed from Mitzrayim (Egypt). “Remember this day, on which you went free from Egypt, the house of bondage, how God freed you from it with a mighty … more

3/27/14

Manischewitz matzo boxes feature well-known Jewish Americans

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) and just in time for Passover, Manischewitz, which offers a diverse line of specialty kosher food products, is releasing limited run packaging on each of its five matzah boxes inside 5-pound … more

3/27/14

From farm to seder table: locally grown matzah on the rise

JTA– In their small farmhouse bakery in Vermont, Doug Freilich and Julie Sperling work round the clock producing matzah in the period preceding Passover – a matzah that feels ancient and modern at once. Using a mix of grain they grow on … more

Talia Lavin | 3/27/14

Passover project ideas

Growing up, Passover was always my favorite holiday. Each year, my parents usually hosted the Seders both nights; family and friends sat around an overflowing table. I always looked forward to spending the holiday with my many cousins, ten of us in … more

Michelle Cicchitelli | 3/27/14

Say “tootle-loo” to achoo

At last, spring is in the air. (Literally!) This means it’s allergy season. The Food and Drug Administration estimates that there are nearly 40 million people in the U.S. who suffer from seasonal allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy … more

Kara Marziali | 3/27/14

An SOS from my OS Seder

JTA – At future Passovers, if we consider the Jewish implications of the recent hit movie “Her,” we all could be using a talking computer operating system with artificial intelligence to lead our Seders. But I can’t wait that long. … more

Edmon J. Rodman | 3/27/14

Community to mark Kehillah Schechter Academy’s 25th Anniversary

Marking the 25th anniversary of Kehillah Schechter Academy (KSA - formerly the South Area Solomon Schechter School) in Norwood, Mass., the community will gather to honor the school’s Immediate Past President of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Michael … more

3/27/14

Bronfman haggadah enters the digital world in time for Passover

In the Exodus story, Moses decides to rescue his people after he hears God speak to him through the burning bush. But when New York City-based artist Jan Aronson imagined the famous episode in which Moses must decide which path to take in life, she … more

Alina Dain Sharon | 3/27/14

The Jewish Community prepares for Passover

Several community members were eager to share information about their Passover planning and the haggadot they use. Here is a small sampling of their traditions. Paula Bodo | Providence, R.I. Our Seder varies a bit from year to year, maybe … more

3/27/14

Ocean State Job Lot makes a record $1.4 million food donation

Ocean State Job Lot, a discount retail chain with 111 stores and headquartered in North Kingstown, R.I., knows many people in New England are starving. Its “Three Square Meals” hunger relief program, which began more than a decade ago, was … more

Kara Marziali | 3/27/14