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Passover

Five new haggadahs for 2026. (David A.M. Wilensky/J. Staff)
Posted inPassover

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
Posted inOff the Shelf

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
Posted inPassover

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)
Posted inPassover

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
Passover crafts for kids
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Passover crafts, puppet shows, music, seders for kids in the Bay Area

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
"Our Class" play
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Upcoming events: ‘All-Girl Swing Bands.’ Wartime play. ‘Unlearning Jewish Anxiety.’

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
Seder table
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Upcoming events: Community seders. Immigrant aid. Parenting advice.

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
God took the Jewish people out of Egypt to change their inner lives, which is far harder than crossing a sea.


Concept art of Moses splitting the Red Sea in "The Prince of Egypt."
Posted inTorah

The Exodus transformed us into a people who could make our own choices

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

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