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

and once on Purim day (March 14). When Haman's name is mentioned, it's customary to use noisemakers or simply stomp your feet to essentially blot his name out. Other crucial parts of Purim ...

Today, the Jewish world is celebrating the delightful spectacle of Purim. A story of conquering enemies that wish to see the destruction of Jews is an achingly bittersweet and familiar one.

As our sages put it: One must drink “until he cannot distinguish between ‘Cursed is Haman’ and ‘Blessed is Mordechai.’” But why? Because Purim teaches us to expect salvation even when ...

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 ...

An abbreviated Purim tale informs us how Mordechai (Esther’s cousin who raised her after she was orphaned), refused to bow to Haman, who held a high-ranking position in King Ahasuerus’ court.

CHICAGO – Community members in Andersonville gathered Sunday for the neighborhood’s first ever Purim Carnival. The holiday ...

As told in the book of Esther, the Purim story takes place long ago in the Persian Empire, where an evil royal advisor named Haman sought to destroy the Jewish people. He convinced King Ahasuerus to ...