Identifying as a Jew

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Passover Seder’s Most Important Idea

Passover celebrates the concept of a personal God who cares about us and is the ultimate director of history.

The Three Main Passover Symbols: Pesach, Matzah and Maror

The powerful gifts of gratitude, hope and grit.

Invite These Five Women to Your Seder

Women who played a pivotal role in Exodus story.

Why Did Moses Have to First Fail Before God Freed the Jews in Egypt?

Real Freedom can’t be tainted by political agendas and personal ambition.

Passover’s 7 Steps to Personal Freedom

How to break free from your internal subjugation.

6 Passover Lessons to Impart to Your Children

A letter to my children for the Seder.

8 Questions to Share at Your Seder

Relevant questions for attaining personal freedom.

Fixing the Brokenness

Poignant moments during the Seder where you can directly address the current difficult situation the Jewish People is facing.

I Lost Two Close Friends in the Israel-Hamas War, But Not Because They Died

Radical ideology has the power to end even the closest of friendships.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

The Purpose of Leaving Egypt

Three central lessons from the Passover story.

Raise a Glass to Freedom

Passover connects Jews through the ages and around the globe by retelling the Jewish People’s ongoing story.

Every Last Crumb

On Passover, the tiniest amount of chametz is prohibited to teach us how important everything, even what seems so small, truly is.

Should The Passover Seder Be Different This Year?

How the Passover Haggadah speaks directly to our current situation, conveying a relevant message of hope and resilience.

The Dalai Lama and the Exodus

As long as we never lose our story, we will never lose our identity.

Splitting Your Sea

Life is not about the calm. It’s about the waves.

Anti-Fragility: The Jewish People’s Resilience During Dark Times

Major setbacks in Jewish history proved to be the springboard for extraordinary new adventures in Jewish spirit and creativity.

Passover’s Message of Hope in the Aftermath of Oct. 7

Rabbi Akiva’s mysterious Passover Seder that is found in the Haggadah yields a relevant insight for today.

Unlocking the Hidden Depths of Your Seder Plate

Your Passover Seder Plate is more than just food - it's a map to spiritual growth and freedom!

7 Jewish Facts About Charoset

The history of charoset.

The Real Story of Moses

Don’t just rely on the Netflix series. This deep dive into Moses provides a more accurate picture of the Jewish people’s greatest leader.

10 Passover Desserts You Won’t Want to Pass Over

Delicious Passover desserts that'll make your Bubbe proud, and your Insta followers even more jealous.

And You Shall Teach Your Children: From Egypt to Hamas

Ten important points to teach your children about modern-day Israel and the current conflict.

3 Exciting New Haggadahs

These three fathers couldn’t find a Haggadah that answered their families’ needs, so they wrote their own.

 

From Slavery to Freedom: Your Passover Crash Course

Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday of freedom.

Vampire Weekend's Surprising Jewish Stories

Ezra Keonig weaves Jewish history and deep spiritual seeking in indie rock’s resonant lyrics.

We Were the Lucky Ones

An interview with Georgia Hunter, the bestselling author who discovered her family’s Holocaust legacy.

Iran’s Attack on Israel

We thank the Almighty, working through the IDF, for protecting the Jewish people from the massive attack from Iran.

Tunisian Meat Stuffed Potatoes

Beef and mushrooms make the perfect stuffing.

 

My Heroic Son Was Killed by Hamas

Daniel Perez fought valiantly on October 7th.

Passover’s Message to Iran, Hamas and You

The Jewish People are a nation of miracles.

Jews and Food: The Passover Connection

Strengthening the life force of the nascent, fragile nation.

5 Steps to Marry the Right Person

It’s not about finding The One. It’s about finding A Right One.

Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned From Moses

Are you willing to stand up and say, "I'll make it happen"?

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Passover & Jewish Destiny

Matzah symbolizes hope, especially this year.

Media Bias Against Israel

When it comes to the current Hamas-Israel war, normal journalistic standards go out the window.

My Friend’s Sudden Death Gave Me an Unwanted Crash Course in Grief

Judaism’s rituals of mourning showed me a way through this uncharted territory.

Colorful Matzah Balls

A stunning upgrade to the classic Passover dish

The Design Argument for God’s Existence

Is there a compelling, science-based argument that God exists? Check this one out.

“Jack and Sam”: Two Holocaust Survivors Reunite 80 Years Later

In this new film, produced by Julianna Margulies and Sarah Silverman, Holocaust survivors pick up their friendship where they last left off.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

When you really want to take the chocolate go flourless.

What Are the Early Prophets?

A snapshot view of the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings, chronicling the story of the Jewish nation after the death of Moses.

Turning 100, This Holocaust Survivor Never Gave Up Hope

Masza Rosenroth survived Auschwitz and became a successful celebrity seamstress.

Her Paintbrush Is Her Sword

Juliet Gilden is using her paintbrush to fight antisemitism and advocate on behalf of the Jewish people.

Tracking Down Dr. Evil: The Search for Josef Mengele

What happened to the notorious war criminal?

I Was a Victim of Rape and Learned to Stop Blaming Myself

How I navigated the long road to rewriting my script.

Elevator Pitches for God

Five personal perspectives on why believe in God.

Eggplant Roll Ups

Thin eggplant is breaded and fried and wrapped around a yummy creamy filling.

The Increasing Threat of Deepfakes and AI Images – And How You Can Spot Them

During this war on truth – and especially during the Israel-Gaza War – it’s critical to be aware of these threats.

Who Was the Pharaoh of the Exodus?

The Torah doesn’t use Pharaoh's actual name. Who was he?

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