The celebration consists of reading Esther's scroll, distributing food-laden gift baskets, giving charity, and having a feast. And, of course, it includes the familiar triangular Purim cookies.

Still, the best part of the celebration is the food, particularly the triangle-shaped cookies called hamantaschen that have been associated with Purim since the 16th century. (Here's a recipe for ...

Purim commemorates the foiling of an ancient ... since there’s a well-known American Jewish affinity for Chinese food. Recipes for the Lowcountry hamantaschen follow. To properly observe the ...

The carnival will be held on Sunday, March 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211). The theme is “Purim 2025: All Roads Lead to Shushan,” a play ...

The hamantaschen is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of the Jewish holiday of Purim. This triangle-shaped pastry is often served with a wide variety of fillings, from fruits like blueberry or ...