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It's going to be more expensive to eat this Passover

With Passover just around the corner, it’s time to start planning the seder menu, from matzah ball soup to macaroons. But this year, you might also want to plan for higher prices for groceries … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 4/1/22

Project Shoresh had a blast this Purim spreading joy throughout Providence and Southern New England!

Spreading Purim joy

This Purim,Project Shoresh:Distributed over 200 mishloach manot to families in Providence and Pawtucket. Led lively megillah readings for 55 men, women and children in Providence and … more

4/1/22

New England Academy of Torah students enjoy Pi Day (3/14)

A very happy Adar

Adar was a busy time at the Providence Hebrew Day School. The lead up to Purim involved the entire school community. more

4/1/22

Celebrating Purim 2022

A good time was had by all at the annual community Purim parade sponsored by the New England Rabbinical College. This year's parade took place March 17, starting on Elmgrove Avenue in front of the … more

4/1/22

Pareve and Passover-friendly cookies

I love it when people taste my pareve desserts and say, “Wow—this is pareve!?” It’s the same rule with Passover dishes and desserts. Which is why I am on a never-ending … more

SHANNON SARNA | 4/1/22

Make stuffed cabbage and stand by Ukraine

There’s nothing like Passover to remind us where we come from. In many Jewish homes, Passover traditions are carried down from father to son, establishing the family’s customs and setting … more

CHANIE APFELBAUM | 4/1/22

Growing up in Iran, I thought the whole country celebrated Passover

Growing up in Iran, I never truly appreciated the difference between spring cleaning, New Year’s and getting ready for Passover. The Jewish holiday takes place almost simultaneously with the … more

Aylin Sedighi-Gabbaizadeh | 4/1/22

These Passover pancake noodles are better than matzah balls

Last April, as the pandemic raged in my area, I opened my front door to my dear friend, Natalie, who literally threw at me from a distance a plastic sandwich bag containing her family’s … more

LIZ SUSMAN KARP and NATALIE GORLIN | 4/1/22

Get Pumped For Passover!

This year Passover starts at sundown on Friday April 15. Don’t forget to grab some matzah, maror, and wine. Manischewitz is the way to go! The seder is held this night. Passover is the … more

RABBI ELI KASIRER | 4/1/22

Watch the video: Homemade macaroons

Who loves a sweet treat that tastes a bit like cardboard, is packed with preservatives, makes your mouth dry and comes from a can? I sure don’t! And yet, I’m sure we’re all very familiar with this classic Passover dessert: coconut macaroons from a can. I’ve had my fair share of these store-bought cookies after my family’s seder. more

LISA MAYBRUCH | 4/1/22