Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, ...

Jewish people across the world will be celebrating the holiday Purim this week. Purim, celebrated every year on the 14th of ...

According to the Sages, it was Esther who asked the Jewish community to write the Megillah, so that they would remember her: ...

ALEH’s campus in Bnei Brak was transformed into a lively airport terminal, where children dressed as pilots and flight ...

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Rabbi Yosi says (the failure of) Haman’s power is our authority. Jews should always remember and celebrate our survival and our enemy’s downfall; not with hate, but by joy. Rabbi Simeon says it was ...

With Purim around the corner, I want readers to learn a little about how Jews who lived in Arab and Muslim countries for ...

Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn Heights led a day of celebration for Purim last Thursday that took on a special meaning as ...

The true test of any civilization is not whether it can withstand its enemies, but whether it can justify its own existence beyond them.

A festive Purim party will take place in Crown Heights, with l’chaims, music and dancing and lavish Dairy Buffet. This year at a new location – Bais Rivkah on Lefferts Avenue.

This Challah Poppy Seed Babka with Bourbon Sugar Syrup is a not-too-sweet Purim dessert and can also be made without alcohol.

The indoor festival will feature activities for kids of all ages, including a bouncy house and other fun inflatables, ...