Jews across the world began celebrating Passover this past Saturday evening, and it is considered one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar. The Seder is a traditional, communal dinner ...
It’s time to discuss the “Christian seder.” If you are having one this year, or are thinking about doing one next year, here are some helpful tips from Jewish practice: Don’t. Please, we are begging ...
Christian seders have sparked a backlash from Jews who find the practice offensive and say it is a form of appropriation. (JTA) — For years, a growing number of Jews have issued the same public ...
On Sunday, an image began circulating on social media of a challah loaf that had been braided into the shape of a cross. It was the centerpiece of a “modified Seder meal” that had been hosted by Carly ...
Some Passover Seders have been offering a place at the ceremonial table to an unusual guest: Jesus. Churches are welcoming him at Christian Seder ceremonies, complete with the matzo, wine, lamb ...
Who decided the seder is only a Jewish ritual? […] We do not hold an exclusive claim on it. The parallel with communion does not work. Communion is a sacrament, meaning it is ordained by God and must ...
The hall had been symbolically cleansed of all leaven, and now, over the hush, Meri Harris's voice rang out in solemn intonation: Baruch Ata Adonai Eloheinu Me lech Haolam. . . Blessed Are You, Lord ...
JTA — For years, a growing number of Jews have issued the same public request ahead of Passover: Christians, please don’t hold your own seders glorifying Jesus. Now, some Christian clergy are passing ...
On Maundy Thursday many churches will hold a Passover Seder, a ritual meal recounting God’s freeing of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. For Christians it recalls Jesus’ Last Supper. It also ...
When Chase Darr gathers with his family and nearly 20 friends from his congregation at his home in Columbia, Mo., to celebrate Passover, they’ll drink the four cups of wine. They’ll ask why this night ...
When Chase Darr gathers with his family and nearly 20 friends from his congregation at his home in Columbia, Mo., to celebrate Passover, they'll drink the four cups of wine. They'll ask why this night ...