Each year, the Haggadah invites us into an act of imagination: “In every generation, a person is obligated to see themselves as though they personally left Egypt.” It is a powerful idea, but not always an easy one to access. This year, we tried approaching that question from a different angle. We asked AI to reimagine the Exodus story with us in mind. In one image, the sea is splitting in the distance. At first glance, it feels familiar. But look more closely and the details

We’ve created a fun, interactive quiz for kids and families to test their knowledge of the Passover story, Seder customs, and some of the characters who made the Exodus possible. From Moses and Yosef to the Four Questions and the songs we sing at the Seder, there’s a lot to explore—and we’ve packed it all into 24 questions . Think you know your Seder plate inside and out? Can you name the four sons, remember the plagues, and even recall what items are traditionally used to se

Pesach is a time for more than rituals—it’s a chance to pause and reflect. From considering small acts of kindness that ripple outward, to thinking about the ways freedom shapes our daily choices, the holiday encourages thoughtful moments. Here are a few ideas to explore this year: Climate Change and the Plagues Reflect on how the plagues might look today and what modern environmental challenges can teach us about responsibility and care. Digital Exodus Consider modern “Phara

We continue with our series that seeks to explore the women who shaped the Exodus story. Earlier, we looked at the midwives, Shifra and Puah as well as Miriam , and Yocheved , whose courage ensured Moses’ survival. Now we meet Tzipporah , Moses’ wife, whose decisive action and bold interventions demonstrate a different form of heroism, one rooted in family, faith, and protective care. Meet Tzipporah We first meet Tzipporah in Midian at a well (wells were Biblical dating hot

Read Rabbi Miriam's latest article published on the Jewish News. While the women I know roll their eyes at the word “freedom” in the run-up to Pesach, the irony is that the majority of central characters in the Pesach story are women A column on women and Pesach? You might be expecting cooking and cleaning advice, preparation schedules or tips for what to feed the family the afternoon before the Seder. The sad reality, less than two weeks before Pesach, is that more women wil

Looking for a simple, fun, and delicious activity to enjoy in the Pesach kitchen? This recipe works well for all ages. Younger children can help break the matzah and sprinkle toppings, while older ones can take the lead with a bit of supervision. The result is a crunchy, chocolatey treat that transforms plain matzah into something rich and irresistible. What You’ll Need Oven Baking tray Baking paper (parchment) Saucepan Spoon or spatula Adult supervision is recommended for ha

“Tell your child on that day, saying, ‘Because of this God acted for me when I came out of Egypt’” (Shemot 13:8). So, that's the mitzvah, and across time, that story has been told in many ways. Through careful commentary and discussion. Through the symbols on the seder plate. Through re-enactment, costumes, and song. Each generation finds its own language for retelling what happened, and for helping children feel that they, too, were part of it. For a bit of fun, here is the

This week, Rabbi Miriam shares a 90-second video sermon on Parashat Tzav and Shabbat HaGadol. She reflects: "A little vort and some music to inspire for this week's parasha, Tzav and Shabbat HaGadol. Keep the fire burning. Don't let it go out. Oh and by the way, that eternal fire on the alter is kept alive in our shuls today with the ner tamid over the ark. Exciting to be planning one for our own new shul design at the moment. " Watch below:

You can sell your chametz this year through Kehillat Nashira. Simply complete our online form to authorise the sale, and we will handle it in accordance with halacha, giving you peace of mind as Pesach approaches. Fill out the form here to take care of your chametz. https://forms.gle/werXxaLQgy9WuT768

Our final reflection on the women of the Exodus story turns to Batya , Pharaoh’s daughter. Earlier, we explored the courage of the midwives Shifra and Puah , followed by Moses’ family: Miriam, his sister ; Yocheved, his mother ; and Tzipporah, his wife . Now we turn to Batya, whose moral courage and compassion also played a pivotal role in the story of the Exodus. Meet Batya Pharoah’s daughter is named “Batya” by the Rabbis and connected with a woman mentioned in I Chronicle

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Pesach is a time for family, reflection, and celebration. Whether you’re planning your first Seder or looking to refresh your traditions, having the right resources can make the evening more engaging, meaningful, and fun. From Haggadot to discussion guides, recipes, and activities for children, here’s a curated selection to help you prepare. Recommended haggadot Online : A selection of online haggadot including “the 10 minute seder”, “comedy seder” and “colouring book Haggada

We continue with our series that seeks to explore the women who shaped the Exodus story. Last time, we met Shifra, Puah, and Miriam , women whose courage shaped the earliest moments of the Exodus. In this piece, we turn to Yocheved , Moses’ mother. Meet Yocheved First introduced to us as a nameless “daughter of Levi”, we discover Yocheved’s name only later in Shemot - the Torah thus helps to illustrate how slavery would strip a person of all identity. She was married to Amra

In the 5,500 words of the classic Haggadah, women are almost entirely absent. Miriam appears just once, in a quotation from the book of Micah during the Maggid section: “I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.” That is the only mention of Moses as well, the central hero of the story, yet countless other men are named throughout. This series seeks to explore the women who shaped the Exodus story, whose courage, wisdom, and leadership often went unrecorded in the texts we r

Rabbi Miriam's sermon - delivered Shabbat morning on 21st March 2026. My son was sent home with an intriguing homework assignment a few weeks ago as part of the Ancient Egyptian curriculum. Mummify a tomato. We had to scoop out the tomato’s innards, then stuff it with a mixture of salt and bicarbonate of soda. Then record what happens.  Well, I can report that weeks later, the tomato is not mouldy. But it is still kind of gross. The salt and bicarb dehydrated the tomato whil

Food on Pesach - a new philosophy In an ideal world, the laws of Pesach should encourage us to eat simply for a week. Chametz is a symbol of puffed-up, complicated food, while matza is a symbol of honest simplicity. It’s an invitation to embrace fresh fruit and veg, fish and eggs, soups, salads and jacket potatoes, herbs and lemon juice. None of these need to be bought at kosher shops,  Of course, we want to make the Chag special and eat delicious food, some of which will be

Questions? Be in touch with Rabbi Miriam on whatsapp or email While there are many halachot to learn about preparing your home and kitchen for Pesach, this guide is meant to be a source of easy-to-access information that will hopefully ease your preparations. In addition to not eating chametz, we also must remove chametz from our possession. The type of chametz we remove from our homes is "significant chametz" (like a whole pretzel or half a biscuit) and chametz that might co

This week, Rabbi Miriam shares a 90-second video sermon on Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei . She reflects: My Grandma Margot's parents saw the writing on the wall in Germany and escaped with her shortly before the Holocaust. They were refugees. She came here aged 2 and passed down the generations a sense of gratitude to the UK for being a welcoming country where our family could thrive. It wasn't easy at first, particularly having German accents in 1940s England. When we chatted be

This week, Rabbi Miriam shares a 90-second video sermon on Parashat Ki Tisa. She reflects: Football matches, protests, weddings, festivals... we have such energy and power in a crowd. But that same energy can pull a group of people in a dark direction. In this week's parasha, Ki Tisa, it leads to the creation of the golden calf - our people's biggest, blindest betrayal. I think we need an extra awareness when we're in a big crowd - what energy is being created here? Is it for