Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ...

In recent years, some people have begun to have doubts about the celebration of Yom Haatzmaut, asking such questions as "What ...

The Jewish festival of Purim will be celebrated this evening, by a grand, fancy dress ball, at the Academy of Music. It is recognized as one of the most important of Jewish festivals, as it ...

The Yiddish Culture Club celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim at its meeting in March. Purim commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from slaughter at the hands of Haman, ...

“What was meant to be a joyful (belated) celebration of Purim — a holiday that embraces resilience, Jewish pride, inclusivity, and joy — instead became a target for hostility as our Hillel ...

Join us for a delightful Choco-Purim Celebration, where chocolate and Purim traditions come together for a day of fun and festivity! Culinary Delights Under Marina Bershadsky's expert guidance, ...

Six hundred guests attended. The occasion also marked the celebration of Purim, the Fease of Esther, for whom the women’s Zionist organization is named. Dr. Nahum Sokolow, chariman of the ...

Residents of Ramot connected their neighborhood to Jerusalem to ensure they could celebrate Purim on the same special day as the Israeli capital. (JTA) — Residents of the outer Jerusalem ...

Purim would be celebrated in the second Adar. This goes against the principle of performing a commandment at the earliest possible opportunity. But the sages wanted to connect Purim with our next ...