In 2026, April Fool’s Day coincides with Passover, encouraging playful pranks during the seder, enhancing discussion, and humorously engaging family traditions while maintaining tradition.

To honor Holocaust Survivor Sami Steigmann, the Chicago Jewish Alliance launches Project Ahava, a fundraising initiative created to provide safe, stable housing for the 86-year-old living alone in a Harlem apartment that no longer meets his aging needs. The initiative also honors the U.S. Holocaust Remembrance Day, which takes place on Tuesday, April 14.

A new Passover poem from Todd Greenberg.

On Saturday, March 28, 2026 Eli Schlissel was called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

Every two seconds in the U.S., someone needs a blood transfusion. Join the Vitalant Blood Mobile on April 17 to donate and make a life-saving impact.

On June 15, 2025, Bruce Shaffer and painter Alyssa Giglio formed a significant artistic bond at Sweet Cow, resulting in a profound portrait reflecting personal and communal resilience.

Before certain media and social media sources can publish disinformation about Jerusalem closures this week, BJN is publishing the official release from the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, the Israel Police, and the Jerusalem Municipality. Monday | 12 Nisan 5786 | March 30, 2026 Joint statement by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, the Israel Police, and …

Join your seder celebration with a Beatles-inspired Haggadah (or others) from Recustom, offering innovative rituals and engaging resources for a magical Passover experience.