I never understood why this mitzvah is up there with the other three mitzvot of Purim: listening to the Purim megillah story, having a festive meal, and giving tzedakah (charity) to the needy ...

At its core, Purim is a coming-out story, and it’s time we embrace Esther’s tradition of owning who you are, says a prominent writer and filmmaker. LOS ANGELES (JTA) – Queen Esther had a ...

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 ...

“Cities and towns that are usually packed with children in costumes were uncharacteristically quiet,” JTA reported after Baruch Goldstein’s murder of 29 Palestinian worshippers in Hebron.

Thus, the victory of Purim is a relative one at best, not an absolute victory. As long as there are worlds led by Achashverosh and their ilk, there will be the potential for future Hamans.

As Shluchim prepare for Purim festivities, this year's new Soulwise magazine offers fresh insights and engaging articles. A standout piece examines "One Nation: Haman's Wording of 'One Nation,' ...

Purim is a Jewish festival that usually happens in February or March each year. It celebrates a story from the Jewish Bible. In the story, Queen Esther helped to save the Jewish people from an ...

One at a time, ten bears take their seats to watch a Purim shpiel. They all are dressed in costumes depicting a variety of occupations: baseball player, fire fighter; doctor; police officer, and so on ...

Come to the Temple Beth El Beck Family Campus in west Boca Raton, in your favorite Purim costume to celebrate Shabbat and Purim with your Early Learning Center and Religious School friends.

Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will host a secular Purim party and potluck lunch in Livermore from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, March 16.