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Hundreds called for the release of the hostages in Caesarea on the eve of Passover. 'On the holiday of freedom, 133 Jewish citizens are in Hamas captivity,' a relative cried out to Netanyahu, 'release us from you so we can have a brave leader who will close a deal'

  Jerusalem was put on high alert Monday after what police are investigating as a suspected ramming attack that left two young men lightly injured just moments before the start of the Passover holiday. According to initial reports, the incident occurred in Jerusalem's Romema neighborhood near a synagogue. A vehicle struck two pedestrians at separate […]

  Ahead of the Passover holiday, the government, in partnership with Jewish organizations, has reunited "lone soldiers" serving in the IDF with their families who live abroad. Under the slogan "Together for Seder," family members from the United States, France, Brazil, Ukraine, and Belgium were flown into Israel. The soldiers will spend the coming days […]

  "Passover is a holiday when people renew the accessories in their homes, such as carpets or new dishes," says Hadas Elimelech from Metula, who is staying at the Lakehouse Hotel in Tiberias, with a significant number of other evacuees. According to Hadas, "This is exactly the time of the year when I clean my […]

In this edition of Business of a Week, learn about the businesses and people behind Heimishe Helpers' service, who will help lift the burden of Passover cleaning.

  As Passover looms on the horizon, this year's observance is poised to be distinct from previous years for a substantial portion of the Israeli population, primarily due to the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack and its  widespread impact on numerous families across diverse sectors. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram This […]

Despite pressures from low-cost airlines to reopen Ben -Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 sooner to accommodate Passover travel, the Transport Ministry says it will resume operations only by June 1