"Purim is a deeply selfless celebration – one where gifts are given not only to friends, but to those most in need," Lightstone adds. "It’s a celebration of life and finding the holy in even ...

Purim is an annual festive holiday that celebrates a young Jewish woman’s heroic role in saving her people, and it may have been celebrated as far back as the 5th century B.C.E.

Your personal Purim celebrations are just that: personal. But with that said, Purim falls on a Thursday and Friday in 2025, so you don't have to keep it low-key because it's nearly the weekend.

How is Purim celebrated? There are four pieces of celebration for Purim, Zober said. One is to have a festive meal on the holiday itself, usually at home with family and friends.

Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and noisemakers. For many Jews, it will have extra significance this ...

Whatever the description, the Jewish holiday of Purim is a wild celebration of faith, survival, overcoming adversity and being true to oneself. "At the end, ...

Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and noisemakers. For many Jews, it will have extra significance this ...