Purim, Jewish

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.
Purim: The Jewish Holiday That Reminds Us Joy Can Triumph Over Adversity
Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more than just a festive occasion filled with costumes, laughter, and delicious pastries. It carries profound lessons about resilience,
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,
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)
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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For Jews, the age-old threat of Purim is not even the past
On Purim, Jews celebrate a long-ago victory over hatred, but it's worth praying too for the frustration of some modern ...
The Media Line3d
Happy Purim!
Purim is a holiday of paradoxes. It celebrates […] ...
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle9d
A Purim primer
A barely-avoided genocide being celebrated with costumes and drunkenness and jokes is itself a kind of celebration of life ...
Jewish Journal3d
Unveiling the Strategy Behind the Megillah: A Bold New Take on Esther’s Story
While the book is a work of fiction, Sendowski ensures that it remains faithful to the historical and textual integrity of ...
Teen Vogue6d
What Is Purim? How And Why This Jewish Holiday Is Celebrated
and it may have been celebrated as far back as the 5th century B.C.E. That’s when the events described in the Book of Esther — the basis for Purim — are believed to have taken place.
The Forward12d
Why are Christians obsessed with Queen Esther?
The Broadway-style production of the Book of Esther. Courtesy of Sight & Sound Theatres Esther’s popularity has spread even further. In Branson, Missouri, a city known for its family-friendly ...
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BP Richards joins Jewish leaders for Purim hamantaschen crawl through Queens
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. joined local Jewish leaders to celebrate the holiday of Purim with a unique ...
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Thousands gather in Hostages Square to read Book of Esther on Purim eve
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