Israeli soldiers given Temple-themed board game ahead of Passover

Israeli soldiers given Temple-themed board game ahead of Passover Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Wed, 04/01/2026 - 13:45 Temple imagery in gift from reservists reflects growing religious tone amid war with Iran Game feature enemies including Turkey’s Erdogan, former Hezbollah chief Nasrallah and Iran's late leader Ali Khamenei (X) Off Israeli reservists created and distributed a Temple-themed board game to fellow soldiers last week ahead of Passover, according to the army. The gifts were first reported by journalist Or Kashti last week , who said that the game - titled From Egypt to Jerusalem - tasks players with reaching the Temple by progressing across a board featuring religious and military imagery. Instructions invite players to “choose a route from Egypt” and advance towards Jerusalem, ending with the phrase “Next year in Jerusalem”, commonly recited during Passover.