“What’s trending now: latke or hamantash?” That will be the theme of this year’s Latke-Hamantash Debate, when the cherished University of Chicago tradition returns for its 78th year on March 30.

The conference helps military chaplains and others in the service understand what soldiers go through, he said. Discussion ...

Purim, therefore, is the prototype for Jewish survival during exile. The Divine Providence hidden in apparently random events ...

Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. joined local Jewish leaders to celebrate the holiday of Purim with a unique ...

At Synagogues across the Milwaukee area, you'll find hundreds of people dressed up in all sorts of costumes. Jews across the globe are celebrating Purim.

Special emphasis is dedicated to ensuring that every base has a “Scroll of Esther” written on parchment.The post Purim for every IDF soldier appeared first on JNS.org.

Purim begins on the evening of March 13, 2025, and concludes at sundown on March 14, 2025.

Food connects us to our heritage, and holiday meals carry the weight of generations of traditions. From Christmas puddings in England to Lunar New Year dumplings in China, these special dishes do more ...

Rebecca Sassouni shares her family’s recipe for halva, a beloved dessert that honors both cultural roots and cherished ...

Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more than just a festive occasion filled with costumes, ...

As antisemitic incidents have risen nationally over the past 18 months, the Jewish community in Northeast Florida is finding strength and solidarity through the celebration of Purim, a vibrant holiday ...