Families gather in NJ to celebrate Passover, holiday that "celebrates the resilience of Jews"
Families gathered in New Jersey Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
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Families gathered in New Jersey Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
Demonstrations have spread to campuses across the country with pro-Palestinian supporters angry over Israel's war in Gaza and many Jewish students expressing fear after incidents of antisemitism.
Passover starts Monday at sundown, when families will retell the story of the Jewish people's exodus from slavery in Egypt.
The comedian reflects on the symbolism of the Passover seder and its resonance far beyond Judaism (and to the stomach).
Millions of Jewish people around the world will observe Passover starting on Monday. But this year, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, there are additional concerns about staying safe during the holiday. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how cities are handling security concerns.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is saying his country will make "its own decisions" on how to respond to Iran's recent attack. Allies have continued to press Netanyahu to use restraint as he plots a reprisal. CBS News' Debora Patta and Robert Berger are following the news.
Christians, Jews and Muslims celebrate holidays in Jerusalem amid tensions over recent violence. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Senior Rabbi Steve Leder, of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, offers a transcendent message about escaping the shadows of narrow-mindedness, and stepping into the light of empathy.
Senior Rabbi Steve Leder, of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, offers a transcendent message about escaping the shadows of narrow-mindedness, and stepping into the light of empathy.
Violence flared up between Israeli police and Muslims at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque overnight. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab about what sparked the incident and growing tensions in the region.
Israel and Hamas exchanged fire following clashes between Israeli police and worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. It comes as Jews, Muslims and Christians celebrate major holidays this week. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata discusses the latest with anchor Shanelle Kaul.
Steve Leder, senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, reminds us of the human imperative to alleviate suffering around the world.
This year, Ramadan, Passover and Holy Week all coincide. As Chris Livesay reports, faith has provided some measure of comfort for those seeking solace during wartime.
Ramadan, Passover and Easter all coincide in a rare occasion.
Jews, Christians and Muslims are all celebrating major holidays at the same time this year. Good Friday, Easter, Passover, and the continued celebration of Ramadan all overlap. Candida Moss, Cadbury Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham in the U.K., joins CBS News to discuss how these three religions share a history that is highlighted with these holidays.