Purim is the Jewish holiday commemorating when Queen Esther saved the Jews from her husband's advisor, Haman's, wrath. Haman wanted to massacre the Jews of Persia because Mordechai (Esther's cousin ...

For Rachel and I, the annual Kahal Joseph Purim Community Bake is one of our favorite events! I mean, what could be better than the enticing aromas of freshly baked Purim treats. For us, Kahal will ...

Amidst the world’s many sacred days, one Jewish holiday stands out as uniquely joyful, playful, and deeply human—Purim. Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more than just ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The springtime Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates the triumphant defeat of the villain Haman as ...

Note: The author of this article writes “G-d” with hyphenation to respect an interpretation of a Jewish rule about honoring the Holy One’s name. Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish ...

Purim is soon, and hopefully everyone already has their costumes and some good alcohol. And obviously, a plan for where to party on Purim. Whether you’re a DJ or just host a Purim party in your house, ...

Once upon a time, there lived a Persian king, whose name was too difficult to pronounce. One day, his wife, Queen Vashti, disobeyed him, so he divorced her and had a beauty pageant to choose the next ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Temple Sinai celebrated its community Purim carnival due to the pandemic. Sylvia Bloom, Director of ...

Purim is considered one of the most fun, happy and joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar. It is a festival that commemorates the saving of Jewish people living in ancient Persia. “In one word, I ...

In a few days, Jews will gather for the holiday of Purim and read aloud the Book of Esther. A month later, another gathering, another book — the Passover Haggadah. These ancient texts speak to us ...

However, that is not our practice today because the Talmudic statement regarding the equivalence of the “two Purims” is understood to mean that on Purim Katan Jews must focus on the internal and ...