Nine IDF soldiers, commander fired for illegally firing shots during Purim scroll reading
Nine IDF reservist soldiers and their platoon commander had been fired from their combat positions for illegally opening fire ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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VITALIA Solon hosts Purim program for residents
About 40 residents of VITALIA Solon were treated to candy, hamantaschen and a show in celebration of Purim on March 13, and ...
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On Purim in wartime, Jews wrestle with a biblical story of retribution
The Jewish holiday of Purim is traditionally a wild and woolly festival in which costumes, noise making and drinking are ...
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7 Purim Traditions to Celebrate the Joyful Spring Holiday
Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical ...
'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 ...
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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How to navigate the Court of Trump? Esther’s pragmatism vs. Vashti’s principles
Which leadership style is the best example for American Jews today? Esther clearly has the edge in Purim costumes, but Vashti’s stock is on the rise in Jewish feminist literature. Vashti’s is ...
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.
Purim: Asking without logic
On Purim, let us rise above logic. Let us stand before our father in heaven and cry out, “My God, my God, why have You ...
PHOTO GALLERY: Ultra-Orthodox communities celebrate Purim in Israel
Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes, read the Book of Esther, which tells the story of the Jewish ...