Purim and Iran: This time we're not powerless
Purim reminds us that even in moments that feel as though they stand on the brink, history can turn. What ...
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Drown our enemies in drink
Purim is an opportunity to catapult to a pure world where only God’s will reigns supreme.
What can Purim teach us today?
The mitzvot of Purim – Mishloach Manot and Matanot La’Evyonim – are designed to strengthen a sense of unity among ...
How Purim looked a century ago
For the first time in Israeli history, three rare archival photos documenting Purim celebrations in the Land of Israel, then ...
How does Purim-Shabbat work this year?
This year, the main Purim feast should be on Friday, and because of the approaching Shabbat, it's advisable to schedule ...
The modern Purim story: From October 7 to Israel's existential battle
Who is to blame for our enemies' desire to slaughter us? In every generation, there were Jews among us who ...
Meet 5 Jewish women who saved the Jews
Queen Esther, Asenath Barzani, Hannah Senesh, Golda Meir, and Bella Abzug exemplify courage, leadership, and a commitment to social justice.
Jerusalem girls' school blasted for racist blackface Purim skit
Students at the Ulpanat Horev school face backlash for video mocking Jews of Middle Eastern and North African descent.
How the Book of Esther's message of unity is relevant today
As we celebrate Purim, perhaps we should look at the Talmudic interpretation of the holiday to better understand our contemporary ...
Holon cancels Purim 'Adloyada' for 2nd straight year due to pandemic
In the battle against the Omicron variant, the Holon Municipality waved a white flag on Thursday, canceling its Purim Adloyada ...