Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes read the Book of Esther, which tells the story of the Jewish ...

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

About 40 residents of VITALIA Solon were treated to candy, hamantaschen and a show in celebration of Purim on March 13, and ...

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish kids wear costumes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP ...

Purim is the celebration of Jews' salvation from slaughter by the Persian empire thanks to the bravery of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai (more on them later). Purim is one of the most fun ...

Visitors of the exhibit will be treated to the sight of an extremely rare 17th century parchment scroll made in Ferrara by ...

The commandments observed on Purim – reading Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther), having the Purim meal, matanot le’eviyonim (gift-giving to the poor), and mishloach manot (Purim baskets ...

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 ...

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This is Esther’s gift to us on Purim: To set aside our logic and rationality, no matter what we have done or failed to do in the past. To stand before God in complete humility and ask ...

Purim is a Jewish holiday that celebrates events told in the Book of Esther. Synagogues throughout the island this week marked the Jewish holiday of Purim with festive celebrations. The holiday ho ...

Still, I often wonder if we have squandered what Esther and Mordechai begged and fought for, and Jews around the world died to preserve. If the heroes of our sacred Purim Megillah could visit us ...