“If a Jewish showrunner isn’t going to do it, who is?” creator Jonathan Tropper says.

I never paid much attention to the color of caps on bottles of Coca Cola. In fact, I do not think I bought a bottle of Coca Cola in almost two years. But thanks to a 2014 article in Food & Wine, I learned that Coca Cola makes yellow-capped Coke for Passover (HT Dan Lewis...

I never paid much attention to the color of caps on bottles of Coca Cola. In fact, I do not think I bought a bottle of Coca Cola in almost two years. But thanks to a 2014 article in Food & Wine, I learned that Coca Cola makes yellow-capped Coke for Passover (HT Dan Lewis at Now I Know). This Coke, like Mexican Coca Cola, is sweetened by sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. The New York Post…

I have read about the invasive Asian carp problem in U.S. waterways. But I learned something new from Dan Lewis' aptly named "Now I Know" blog: Asian carp is commonly used in gefilte fish. I must confess that I have never tasted gefilte fish. The jars of it at the grocery store do not make it look appetizing. Does learning that Asian carp is often used in the making of gefilte fish change my…

excavating the earliest layers of Exodus' sacred myth

A photographer has captured a poignant image of the paschal full Moon setting behind three crosses, signifying the coming of Easter.

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In photos, then and now: 100 years of Samaritan (Israelite-Samaritan) practice

While Passover is a remembrance of a harrowing plight out of Egypt, it’s also a celebration of the resilience of our Jewish ancestors and our ability to share a meal together in the present. A reminder of suffering and the promise of a future free from it. An occasion to sing, eat matzo, and, most importantly, drink wine. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, I suggest a viewing of the classic…

A Global Trot Through Passover Traditions and Haggadah Art

Passover doesn't mean you have to sacrifice delicious desserts! While traditional Seder meals honour centuries-old customs, there's always room to add a contemporary twist to your holiday table.

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