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Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel in Detroit holds Lego blocks, urging families to add the children’s toy to their Seder plates in the wake of a recent attack on the synagogue. (Facebook)
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Temple Israel calls for a Lego on the seder plate after attack

by Grace Gilson April 1, 2026April 1, 2026
Women dancing at Mimouna
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Upcoming events: Mimouna. ‘Lost in Yonkers.’ Isaac Mizrahi.

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
This Savory Cabbage Layer “Cake” with Meat is an alternative to stuffed cabbage. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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This trendy Passover ‘cake’ turns stuffed cabbage on its head 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 27, 2026March 31, 2026
Chicken, matzah and sautéed vegetables are layered in this meal-in-one dish. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPassover

A Passover chicken dish for the rest of the holiday

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Five new haggadahs for 2026. (David A.M. Wilensky/J. Staff)
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New haggadahs for 2026: Literalism, ambivalence and metaphor

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky March 25, 2026March 26, 2026
“The Seventh Plague” by John Martin, 1823
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New book offers unconventional look at the 10 plagues

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman March 24, 2026March 25, 2026
A goat stands near a fence at Berkeley’s Urban Adamah, which will host a Passover Family Festival on March 29. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inJewish Life

Upcoming events: Passover festivities. Shadow puppets. Wartime play.

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Coconut macaroons
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Updated: Where to find Passover foods and wines for your seder in the Bay Area

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 23, 2026March 31, 2026
This year, try making a Berry Pavlova with Manischewitz Compote (left) and Celery Root “Steak” with Horseradish and Parsley Chimichurri. (Micah Siva)
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Celery root ‘steak’ and berry pavlova work for all types of eaters at your seder table

Micah Siva by Micah Siva March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
Passover seder
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Where to find community seders across the Bay Area

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 20, 2026March 25, 2026

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