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Parade held in Jerusalem to celebrate Jewish holiday of Purim
Israeli police band kicked off Jerusalem's Purim parade, followed by people holding a giant yellow ribbon representing the hostages held in Gaza (AP video by Moshe Edri)
When Is Purim? All About the Festive Jewish Holiday, Its Meaning and How To Celebrate
Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther and her loyal cousin Mordecai rescuing the Jews from slaughter in the Persian Empire.
Israeli soldiers open fire randomly in Gaza while celebrating Jewish holiday of Purim: Report
Battalion commander read passage from Torah while wearing clown hat, as other soldiers began firing randomly, according to Israeli public broadcaster
Holi Jewish festival of Purim celebrated in Israel
Over 3,000 Israelis and Indians celebrated Holi and the Jewish festival of Purim on Sunday at Jaffa Port at an event organised by the Indian Mission here in association with the Tel Aviv municipality.
Palm Beach synagogues mark Jewish holiday of Purim
Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.
'We're focusing on the joy': Santa Fe's Jewish community celebrates Purim
Kings, clowns and princesses mingled Friday night at t Jewish Center with magicians, bears and cowboys. It wasn’t a months-early Halloween party; it was a celebration for the holiday of Purim, which commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in Persia 2,
From the Frontlines to the Megillah: Jewish Soldiers Celebrate Purim in Kyiv
As ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue, a group of Jewish soldiers took a moment from the frontlines to celebrate Purim with the Jewish community.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Israel Purim
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish kids wear costumes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP ...
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Miracle of Jewish survival: History and meaning of Purim
Purim, therefore, is the prototype for Jewish survival during exile. The Divine Providence hidden in apparently random events ...
DLA Piper hold session supporting disabled children, war veterans in hospitals during Purim
DLA Piper volunteers brought games, face and body paint, costumes, arts and crafts, and food, hosting a Purim party for ...
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‘Batman for Bibas’: Jewish Children Make Touching Purim Tribute To Slain Ariel and Kfir by Dressing Up as Their Favorite Superhero
They were taken from us in the worst way. They loved Batman, so today, I wear this for them,’ British comedian Zach Margs ...
How the right hijacked Jewish resistance to squash dissent
Many consider this the most joyous day on the Jewish Calendar. My children and their friends at their preschool, for example, ...
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Purim and Social Justice
Fifth, one of the major mitzvot of Purim is giving charity to the poor. This emphasizes the value of generosity and ...
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IDF hands out punishments for Purim shooting into Gaza
The IDF has handed down punishments to several troops and commanders over Friday’s incident in the Gaza Strip, during which ...
Nine IDF soldiers, commander fired for illegally firing shots during Purim scroll reading
Nine IDF reservist soldiers and their platoon commander had been fired from their combat positions for illegally opening fire ...