Religion News Service on MSN11h
On Purim in wartime, Jews wrestle with a biblical story of retribution
The Jewish holiday of Purim is traditionally a wild and woolly festival in which costumes, noise making and drinking are ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Israel Purim
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish kids wear costumes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP ...
J. The Jewish News of Northern California11h
Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers
In Israel, entire classes of schoolchildren have worn orange Batman capes and masks, in a nod to both Ariel Bibas’ passion ...
San Diego Jewish World10h
Purim Teaches the Necessity of Stepping Up
Jewish tradition teaches that, like Esther, we all face moments when our action—or inaction—can make a vital difference. We ...
Long Island Press9h
Preserving Tradition: How One Family Keeps the Spirit of Persian Halva Alive for Purim and Nowruz
Rebecca Sassouni shares her family’s recipe for halva, a beloved dessert that honors both cultural roots and cherished ...
The Jewish Press10h
The Purim Playlist (Part II)
This is one of the greatest holidays in the year for musicians, perhaps the busiest, and so there are many songs and performances of Purim songs.
Tribune Chronicle1h
Purim Carnival set
The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, will host a Purim Carnival noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. The family ...
The Forward8hOpinion
I’m a rabbi. Here’s why I’m boycotting the megillah reading for Purim this year
I love Purim rituals. But the megillah is, in 2025, a document that doesn't support the values I'm trying to advance in my ...