Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Passover, also called Pesach.
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News #FreeEvan movement takes off on social media for American Jewish reporter jailed in Russia
Sharansky and Griner speak out; photos of Seder plates set for Evan Gershkovich abound, echoing the movement to free Soviet Jews
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News Embodying a story of trauma and liberation, Ukrainian Jews celebrate Passover amid a new normal
Children at Kharkiv’s Jewish school traveled with their families to Kyiv for a Passover celebration free from the fear of shelling
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News A new Conservative Jewish Passover policy taps into the booming gluten-free market
One rule instituted as a COVID provision by the Conservative movement is becoming permanent: Before Passover begins, Jews may buy certified kosher products that have kosher-for-Passover ingredients and are certified gluten-free and oat-free — even if they aren’t explicitly certified kosher for Passover
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Fast Forward Christians are holding Passover Seders. This bishop is telling them to stop
The practice has become increasingly popular with some Christian sects, despite Jews calling it out as cultural appropriation
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News From a Kanye West parody to AI versions, here are 10 new haggadahs to try this Passover
Plus, a new supplement aims to help seder-goers grapple with Israel’s political turmoil
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News Passover at Rikers Island: How the notorious jail complex holds a seder for Jewish inmates
While Rikers Island has been criticized for its harsh conditions, the jail will hold two Passover seders this year for Jews behind bars
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Fast Forward Jews are asked to set a place for arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich at Passover Seders
The Wall Street Journal reporter is being held in Russia on espionage charges. His Jewish parents fled the Soviet Union
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Food Do I dare grill a gefilte fish?
Kebab-style ground fish can improve your Passover menu
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